Big Changes

I started a new job a couple of weeks ago at Insulet Corp.   Insulet produces Insulin Pumps to be used by diabetics.  I am working on my third week of training and it has been a pretty humbling experience.  Basically I have learned that I need to be more healthy and that we have an awesome product to help people.  In that vein, I have begun to slowly change some of my bad habits.  I am writing here to hold myself accountable to make more changes and make the changes stick.  My first change is working on my diet.  This will be the hard one.  I know I drink too much soda and I need to cut back on that or quit.  I also need to upgrade my food choices and cut down on portions.  I have been better with my choices and have added many vegetables to my diet.  The portion control has been hard.  Yesterday I went out for a 90 minute bike ride in the morning and then was hungry all day!!  I need to work on that.

I also need to keep a more regular exercise schedule.  Yes, I am riding my bike but I need to add in some runs and walks as well as a few trips to the gym.  For this first four days this week I have had a gym trip, run, walk and ride.  I’m heading in the right direction but gotta keep at it.  I have a weight loss goal and need to be diligent.  I may share that goal but I’m not quite ready to do that yet.

Bike Stats so far this year:

Rides: Four

Miles: 109.4

Time Riding: 7 hours 27 minutes

Amount Climbed in Feet: 5,833

Calories Burned: 6,141

Dollars Raised: $25

Ride On,

Steve