Sometimes it takes a swift kick in the a$$ to get moving.
I was a couch potato. I would come home from work, take a bath, put on pajamas and veg out on the couch til bedtime. I was getting the middle aged pudge, my muscles were aching and I was hobbling around like an old woman. WHAT THE?! My body was telling me to get off my a$$ and move. BUT, I loathe going to the gym. It’s boring. I wanted to do something I enjoy, outside in the fresh air. I decided to buy a bike!
I loved riding my bike as a kid. I rode everywhere before I got a driver’s license! Total FREEDOM! My best bud Sheri said she’d be my riding buddy and it was on! We ride every afternoon and have a fun day on Mondays. We have scoped out the bike trails in our area and have gone mountain biking or hiking on our Monday Funday!
Yesterday we completed 4 weeks of daily riding and yoga on Tuesdays. Sheri’s favorite saying is,” We are getting so strong!” We are, we can feel it! I haven’t lost a pound, but I can see muscles and I feel so much better. Yes, I ride like a girl, try to keep up!
I made this card to celebrate our small victories. “Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great!” ~Kara Goucher
Stay tuned for more “Adventures with Wendy and Sheri” as we find new places to ride and hike around Louisiana! We’re gonna be 50 and FABULOUS!!!
Do more of what makes you happy!
Challenges entered:
I adore that basket with the cherry blossoms!
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BIKE 4 EVER!!! nice post. When I saw the first sentence I burst out laughing!!! Keep exercising because it’s good for your body. Also nice card and post.
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Thanks! Look, I’m brutally honest with myself and those closest to me and I like it to be reciprocated. My husband and sons have no sympathy with being whiny and lazy. If I was going to keep up, I had to start moving! I’m on week 7 of daily riding and I’m hooked. I’ll be ready for a really good bike soon. I’m open to recommendations!
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Keep biking!
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What a beautiful card and such an accomplishment! You go, girl!! 🙂
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Thank you my friend!
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And that card is terrific!
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Thanks so much!
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I DO love that helmet!
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I know! That website is cool! We showed to helmet to some friends in our yoga class who ride. They had fussed at us for not wearing a helmet. They all want one now!😂
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Lovely card.. WTG!
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Thank you!
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This is a great post. Lovely card. Thanks for sharing your victories. You encouraged me today.
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Thank you! I’m glad you were inspired. My goal is simple, get fit and enjoy the process. I will never be a gym rat, but I look forward to my bike ride every day!
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Absolutely a beautiful card to celebrate your accomplisment! Well done, Wendy and enjoy your rides!
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Thanks Hetty! I haven’t looked forward to exercise in years. This is a fun adventure!
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