Just back from first bike ride of the season. Felt great. No problems with my knee or hip, feeling stronger than last time I rode at the end of last season.

Weight down a bit this week, about a pound. Too lazy to take body measurements. Maybe later in the week.

Whole different approach to exercise seems to be working. Focus is more flexibility and strengthening the weak areas. Think I dove in a little too quickly at the start of my program -- explains the joint pain I was experiencing. Improvement to hip means I can climb into the Toyota Tacoma (hubby's vehicle) without having to use my arms to lift my leg.

Food had its rough days this week. Unexpected trip for work 200 mi north on Thurs (yes, Valentine's day) made for one 14 hour day this week. Made emergency choices in regards to food, and didn't have enough movement. Otherwise, surprisingly little angst over this unexpected change to plans.

Still, overall satisfied with progress. Deep recognition that these have to be life changes, and how slim is my likelihood of success for lifetime change. Read this morning in some study that says 1 in 1000 will maintain significant weight loss. What will it take for me to be that 1-in-1000?

Friend at work also joined CK. Her progress is admirable, esp. because her journey will be longer. I like talking with her when I hit a rough spot, hearing about food choices and recipes she's using. All of it is encouraging and inspiring.

Lenten journey challenges me. Things in my life are reminding me how much I've changed over the last 10 years. Great recognition that I've had to release all my younger adult ideas about "successful-satisfied-human" to find life's current measure of happiness and satisfaction. And still, learning and growing is life-long, if I'm lucky, change will continue.

Guess that's all for now. Greatful for where I am, alert for where things may go.