It seems all I make now are diet updates and posts. This past week I had abulged disc problem (old injury, flared up!). I had to stop going to the gym for the entirety of it, as I could barely walk. The anti-inflammatories I was prescribed did the trick, and today I went riding with Rob on the trace.  We went from the USM Gateway to Clyde Depot and back. It was about 15 miles. The ol’ back was great for the whole ride, and the day was beautiful.

This trip was also my first ride with the new saddle, jersey, and panniers I purchased. The new saddle is one of the lower end San Marco’s (link), but I really like it so far. It’s definitately an upgrade to the stock Schwinn saddle, and the large Bell saddle Bonita got me for Christmas last year. It also happens to be the thinnest saddle i’ve used yet, go figure.

Today was another “start over” days. Last night we had a big chocolate and margarita blow out. It was delicious to say the least, but i’m glad all of the chocolate is out of the house finally . Today’s food intake has been:

• Breakfast:
  Eggs and Oatmeal (with flax seeds) w/ Orange Juice
• Post Trace Ride:
  Surge recovery drink
• Lunch:
  Turkey Chili with one piece of home-made cornbread
• Afternoon Snack:
  Strawberry protein shake, 3 fish oil caps, 3 fiber caps
• Dinner:
  Rotisserie chicken, brown speckled beans, 1 half corn on the cob

All in all I consider today a good day. Tomorrow i’ll have more protein shakes and hopefully we’ll go out for a walk. We’ve set a “mini” goal for ourselves of February 14th. Our next goal past that is March 11. On March 12th my company is having it’s annual goals and achivements dinner, and we want to make the previous day a goal for us. I promised Bonita a new dress if she makes her personal goal We have to iron out the details of both goals, which I think we’ll do tomorrow.

I’m wanting to start commuting to work on my bike next week. I really enjoy riding, and adding on that extra exercise will be a big plus. I need to get a helmet, front head light, and bike lock and i’ll be set. I don’t necessarily need the bike lock just for going to work as we can store our bikes inside, but anytime I may need to go somewhere i’ll need it.