G’day

Today’s blog will be a bit personal… and relevant. Summer is now behind us, and winter looms. Winter is traditionally a time of eating warm, filling, comfort food. A time when it doesn’t really matter if we put on a few kilos - those big jumpers and long pants will cover our sins until next summer. WRONG!

As I keep saying - success is continual improvement. Consistancy is important. It is the day-by-day actions we take that will lead to the achievement of our goals.

Fact 1 - my local swimming pool has closed down for the colder months, and I cannot swim there regularly now.

Fact 2 - a new form of exercise is needed to replace the swimming.

Fact 3 - my bicycle is available.

Taking all 3 facts under consideration, I mapped out a 15 kilometre bike ride to do 5 days a week. As I haven’t ridden a bike for many months, I will not set a time limit yet, accomplishing the ride will be the initial priority.

First day.. 4.30pm, not too hot, bike is good condition, water bottle prepared, suitable clothing and safety gear worn, fellow bike riding companion ready. Off we go. It is a beautiful ride, out in the countryside. After a few kilometres though, I notice my bike seat is not in the correctly adjusted position. After 10 kilometres I notice it more and more. After the 15 kilometres, I ride down my drive-way, fall off the bike onto the soft grass. The workmen and a few friends are standing nearby drinking cold beers. I plead for a beer, still laying down on the soft, soft grass. The beer is not for drinking, it is for the aching part of my body from the incorrectly adjusted bike seat, and it gets laughs from everyone standing nearby.

Next day, seat now correctly adjusted, off we go again. How easy would it have been to not do the second or third day, due to the aches and pains, to wait? I find that bike riding is fantastic exercise and enjoyment. Other bike riders passing by nod to you, people say hello. You feel energised being out in the open, enjoying the increased fitness levels and sense of accomplishment.

Success step for my readers - Keep up a consistant level of exercise and fitness through each week, all year long. If you are unable to continue your usual form due to seasonal changes, create a new regime. Come summer you will appreciate the continual efforts you made.

Helen

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