Todays riding pics

Awesome day

Today was a great day to be on the bike. It wasn't hot and it was a bit windy. I couldn't go my usual route through Piedmont Park because they were taking down all of the mess from music mid-town. And the place was basically trashed. But I clocked 45 minutes from my door and back. Progress. I would have stayed out longer but I forgot sunscreen and my sunglasses. And if you are as pale as I am, you REALLY need some sunscreen. Oh yes.

If anyone actually reads this thing....the appointment with the heart doc went well. He said I just have been pushing myself too hard too fast and the heart is having a time trying to catch up. So that is good news. He also recommended that I get a heart rate monitor and told me to keep it in a certain range for a few weeks until I am stronger cardio wise. And yes I will still bike to the train station, I will just have to take it easy. Fine with me. If you want to see some pics feel free to follow me on Instagram @girliejs13. And the eating from this weekend.....don't even ask. Horrible. That is the word I will use. But back to WW the next meal. No worries. Cheers!!

This is all I have for today really.

My addiction

Hi my name is Jill and I am addicted to movie popcorn. The salty, buttery (whitch is actually just butter flavored oil), wonderful popcorn, just makes me smile. Although I didn't eat all that much (about 1/2 of a small), I have to be careful because the more butter I add on it, and the more I eat will make me REALLY sick. Not to mention the calorie count of a full small bag from Regal will set me back more calories than 3 Jr bacon cheese burgers from Wendy's. Yes, I did the math for that one. I get a hotdog with mustard and a coke zero with the movie madness. And of course today I feel like a bloated whale from all of the salt. But thats ok. I have cut back my movie going significantly these days. I would normally go twice a week if there was anything that looked interesting out. Now I only go once every 2 weeks, if that. But there is a theater near my apartment that I can actually bike to. When did that happen .....where I wanted to actually bike to anything? Ha!!!

Speaking of the bike....I havent been riding at all the past 2 days. The weather has been horrible. But the rest of this week looks pretty good. I will have to take it easy since the doc said not to exercise until I get the cardic eccho done. Yes, I am stubborn. But my bloodsugars have been crappy since I have been slacking off.

Oh if you are hooked into instagram feel free to follow me @girliejs13

Cheers to all!!! I think a beer sounds really good right now. Oh yes.

The soap box for today

Alright....I have to say that Atlanta is not a bike friendly city. At all. There are so few bike lanes and the ones we do have basically give drivers an extra 2 feet to swerve around in from using their cell phone and/or texting. I really think you are taking your life in your hands by biking on the roads in Atlanta. And yes, I go on the sidewalks. Granted I am a considerate biker and yield at driveways and to others on the sidewalk. But I have no desire to be hit by someone that was too busy texting than paying attention to the road (this almost nearly sent me to the hospital on Wednesday). So for those of you that drive in the city......stay out of the bike lanes!!! That is the end of my soapbox today.

On a positive note.......there was a totally cute guy on the train this morning. Reminded me of a non-steroid version of "The Rock". But did I say anything.....no. I really think being overweight has sent my flirting confidence down the crap-shoot. But perhaps some other time. Not that it is likely that I will ever see the guy again. But tan guy in the bright orange marts polo.......you are too cute. Just sayin. Sigh.

On the biking front......I took Thursday off because my muscles are super tight, and the heart doc said to not exercise until I get the cardio-eccho on the 21st (I have noticed some weird fluttering in my heart when I do really intense riding...AKA big hills). I did protest the no working out. I mean, my bloodsugar reading have been awesome when I bike. Besides the fact that I am super stubborn.....I will just keep it to less intense biking. It feels weird when I don't work out not. Even though I have been on this wagon for just about 2 weeks. That is a good thing right?

I will do some riding when I get home tonight. I do love the compression pants that I found at target and will have to get another pair this weekend. I need to find some really soft and breezy rock & roll tshirts to work our in. I just feel like a bad ass when I work out in them (I think I have a ramones shirt somewhere). Cheers!!!

A flash of backside

I went riding again after work today to get a better idea of the time it would take to get to the train station. Although it was a bit rough, still just a tiny bit easier than yesterday. I got home to use the bathroom I noticed a hole on my pants (these are not the ones I normally use for riding) the size of the top of a can of coke. The hole was right between my lower right butt cheek and thigh. Do basically I have been flashing midtown Atlanta a bit of ass on my ride today. Oh the horror. Do I show my boobs for beads at Mardi Gras.....nope. But apparently I flash a bit of ass in Piedmont park.

Looks like it will be the spandex pants from now on. Cheers!!!! From my exposed butt cheek!!

Bike ride today

I went on a bike ride today with my brother, who actually ran instead of getting on his bike. The dude is a machine. This ride was mostly up hill since I was looking for a good route to the arts center station through Piedmont Park. Yes it was heard and I felt like I was going to die up most of the hills, but I think it was just a bit easier than the last ride. So if I keep at it, hopefully it will get a bit easier every time. But at this point, I am not in the best shape to bike to a station and make good time. I will keep riding and time the trip again at the end of the month and go from there.

One of my bad habits with exercise is trying to go all in and expect to be able to do things with zero issues and get put off when I can't. But like a good many things, it takes time and practice. Although I did feel pretty freakin exhausted when I got home, I am quite proud of myself. Some of the hills I did have to walk my bike up, but I didn't quit. Yay!!!  I do need to get into the habit of biking by myself. I usually prefer company, but my brother is usually busy and I need to not depend on anyone for my workouts.

On another note.....I got some workout pants at target that are spandex. Yes spandex. They are compression pants and they were an awesome choice for riding today so I am glad I got them. I did find an awesome Rolling Stones tshirt at old navy yesterday that is really soft and lightweight so that worked out nicely. I will keep my eyes open for some other cool rock n' roll tshirts for my biking. I really want to get the clown from the movie IT on my helmet. That would be awesome. Creepy, but awesome. At least I would hope no one would mess with me with something creepy on my helmet.

One thing I notice is that I really need to take a snack with me or even my lunch. I did get a basket for the bike and it was really a smart choice. But I sometimes tend to skip meals when I go riding and I end up craving junk food and pretty much go on a binge. Taco bell was today's vice. I don't think I did too bad though. Got home, and passed right out on the couch.

Time for a shower and laundry. Hope your weekend was awesome. Cheers!!!!

A word on dating. vol. 1

I feel that after a few years on the dating scene I should impart some wisdom on my dear readers. Granted, I can give the best advise in the world, but people will do what they want to do no matter what anyone says. So here is the word for today:

Ladies..........you should run in the other direction if.......
1. the guy you are dating makes plans with you, but not only is a no-show, but doesn't bother to call and let you know he will not make it.
2. if a guy disappears for more than 2 days (when you had plans) and says that the cell phone was not working. Right. Do people really fall for that BS?
3. if a guy never invites you over to his place, even after you have been dating for a few weeks.
4. if a guy turns everything around so it will be your fault (for him standing you up). Really. Have heard this one before. Run , run, run.
5. compairs you to his ex. or is still on regular communication term with said ex.
6. if a guy casually mentions that his ex has been hinting at getting back together.

Yes....ladies run like there is a psycho clown holding a bloody knife chasing you!!!!!

And I have crafted some excellent responses for the above situations. Yes indeed.
***Disclaimer*** this language is not appropriate for children under 18. Read at your own risk.

Responses:
1. delete this asshat from your phone and DO NOT respond to ANY messages.
2. "Riiiiiight". Repeat number 1.
3. there is a good chance he is married or lives with his girlfriend. RUN. and repeat number 1,
4.  the best response to this sort of emotional immaturity would be "I have already graduated highschool, perhaps you should do the same". see number 1.
5.  best response "then you should go back there and stop wasting my time". see number 1.
6. repeat the above option.

And lastly.....if a man has been engaged 3 times but never married......there is a VERY good reason. Well, actually there are 3.

Hope this helps someone, somewhere. Cheers!!!


* And no, this isn't a bitch session, just some random stories that I hear all too often. Life is too short to waste time with someone that doesn't treat you well. This goes for the ladies and guys too.

After bike pick

Sunburn? Yes I do think so. Damn it.

Off the couch!!

Biked a few miles today...check. Was able to find the path to the Inman park station.....negative. Felt like I was going to die most of the time.....you bet. Perhaps I should park at the station and follow the path in reverse. Will try that tomorrow. If anyone knows the best path to get to Inman Park station from Ponce please let me know. Cheers!!

PS....Thanks brother Choch for going with me. You rock !!!

On a positive note.....my arse is not really sore from the seat. Glad I kept riding my stationary bike this week. It might be a good idea to find some cheap tanks for riding. I really don't have any. Hmmmm.