Non sum qualis eram

Ok, so I spent today debating whether or not to pick up a cheap exercise bike.   I figured that I wanted to get out on the bike this spring and that’s a whole different muscle group.  My main debate was whether or not that was gonna mess up the progress on the treadmill.  I’m doing 3-4 miles a night.  I should say I WAS doing 3-4 miles a night.  I got 3/4 of a mile in tonight and it felt like the belt slipped.  I almost fell forward face first.  Luckily I caught the handrails in time.  I took it apart and tightened the belt.  Another .1 miles and again I almost pitched forward.  This time I had the cover off so I could see it was the motor and not the belt.  Oh well, treadmill’s over 5 years old and I’m 50# over the weight limit anyway.  It was just a matter of time.  I was kinda hoping to lose the 50# before it crashed, though.

So, I made a command decision and changed from workout clothes to street clothes and went shopping.  Shopping around here meant going 10 miles to the local Wal-Mart.  They had 3 styles of elliptical and 2 treadmills.  I decided not to get any though.  I’m still 50# over the ellipticals they had and 25# over the highest rated treadmill they had.  What’s the point of spending that kind of money if I’m just gonna tear it up anyway?  I’ll look around and find a better one, or I’ll shrink until I can get one without tearing it up.

Another command decision later I ended up walking out with the $90 exercise bike.  It’ll keep me moving until I decide what else I’m doing.  I really like the looks of the ellipticals.  They’re supposed to be a lot lower impact.  When your built on my scale, that’s a major factor.  Now I just need to find one built for my size that’s affordable.  I am sooo gonna miss the treadmill, though .  Oh well, I’ve gotta keep it around until I figure out what to do with the computer.  I literally can not use  see the monitor without standing on it unless I crane my neck upwards.

I think it’s time for a change anyway.  I mean, I’ve been pushing and the weight hasn’t been exactly melting off.  I got a recumbent bike so it’s gonna be lower impact.  It’s also gonna work an entirely different muscle group.  The charlie horse I got the first time I used it prolly means it’s a good thing I’m starting on it.  Obviously some muscles I haven’t been using.

Again, everything’s coming up Milhouse.

I’m actually kinda surprised I just didn’t give up and just watch tv and eat.  I’m beat.   So g’nite.  Sleep tight.  Don’t let the bed bugs bite.  (That last parts my Jenna’s favorite part.)

Kevin