Weight loss woes are counterbalanced by weight loss gains.

One that I didn\’t expect is that it\’s now easier for me to hold a prone plank position. Last night I did a few for the first time in weeks, and I was surprised at how much easier \”planking\” seems now. Maybe that\’s because I don\’t have as much of a gut for my arms to support!

I need to continue working at those off-bike resistance exercises for the upper body and core. But after this week, no lower-body off bike work; and no more force intervals until Tour de Cure is over.

Yesterday, unfortunately, I missed my ride.? I overslept again! I planned to ride after I got home from work, but by that time I was exhausted. On top of that, the kitchen counter and sink were full of dishes to be washed; I had to clean up two pounds of carrots; and I had to prep today\’s lunch.

This morning I had to be content with a shorter ride than usual. Again, it was hard to wake up and get going. That\’s all too often the case when the weather gets cool. But at least I got out there and rode! There wasn\’t much wind, and it was a bit warmer than yesterday.

Conditions tomorrow are forecast to be similar. So far it doesn\’t look like we\’ll be affected by Eta, knock on wood. It looks like the weekend will be OK, too, so I can go for that long ride. Weight loss gains come into play here, too: I now have some 20 pounds less to carry around on the bike!