Level 9 16 pushupsx4
25 minutes
10 November (308 cal)

taxing, but stayed above 110 rpm the entire ride. will have to see if I can increase five minutes next week; may need to stay at 25 for an additional week.

Level 8 15 pushupsx4
25 minutes
08 November (295 cal)

Level 8 15 pushupsx4
25 minutes
07 November (292 cal)

Will increase to level 9 next week. Current plan is to stay at 25 minutes for one week, then increase to 30 the following week.

Level 8 15 pushupsx4
25 minutes
06 November (290 cal)

Good ride today. Heart rate much lower than previously, to the tune of 10-15 bpm the entire ride.

Level 8 15 pushupsx4
25 minutes
04 November (290 cal)

Two people have brought to my attention the alleged nefarious attributes of diet drinks. Mark and my dad both remind me of the other in one significant way: they're always quoting the latest scientific study, especially about health issues.

I admit I like diet drinks, and I consume way more than I should. But Mark and my dad both believe that diet drinks actually cause one to gain weight, regardless of total calories consumed.

So I've decided to see for myself. I'm limiting myself to no more than 36 ounces a day until my current supply is gone (I buy a lot of diet mountain dew when it's on sale). After that, I will go cold turkey for three months, and re-evaluate then.

Level 8 15 pushupsx4
25 minutes
03 November (292 cal)

Level 8 14 pushupsx4
25 minutes
01 November (288 cal)

pulse rate up. maxed at 178 on steepest hill and stayed in mid-upper 160s, low 170s.