The Ride

I think I mentioned in one of my previous posts that I received a new bike for Christmas. When I asked for it, both my mom and dad looked at me as if I were crazy, but I really wanted one so it went on my list. My justification at the time was that we lived on a very busy street and my two children were ALWAYS begging to ride around the block. That made me extremely nervous. When I was their age, I was gone for hours at the time in the neighborhood and in the woods, but times are so different now. I like to be able to look out the window and see my babies. Since I was really nervous about it, I would never let them go unless they were in a pack of 3 or 4 children and not just 2. I guess that just made me feel safer but not completely. That is when I decided that I would get a bike and ride with them.

Christmas came and upon walking into mom and dad's it was immediately know that my request had been accepted. My bike was wrapped in a big Christmas "trash bag". I was so excited. We took it home and Doug immediately adjusted the handlebars and the seat for me. I couldn't wait to ride it but it was dark and cold. Well, it has remained cold and I have really not had the chance to take the kids on a bike ride yet...until last night.

When did it become so painful to ride a bike? Now I know that it has been years since I have flown through my grandparent's yard on my bright blue Good Vibrations bicycle, but has it really been that long? Am I really that out of shape? My knees were in pain. My calves were screaming at me. What in the world was I thinking. Emily and Chandler were flying past me, standing up peddling and swerving all over the road. I was scared to death. People would drive by us and wave, but I couldn't wave back. If I even thought about lifting my arm, I felt like I was gonna fall right over! By the time we got home, 15 minutes later, I was out of breath, my legs were numb, and my hinney, oh my hinney...there are no words!

Since my diet began 3 weeks ago, I have been exercising on the Wii Fit and walking a little bit. The exercise has slowed lately due to sickness and just the fact that I tend to be a little lazy, but now I am even more determined!!! I am going to master this bike! I am gonna show it who's boss and I am not going to let it defeat me. I will ride for longer than 15 minutes without feeling like dying once I hit the driveway. Lance Armstrong, watch out!!!!

Diet Soda Cake - my new low point friend!!!!

Ok, so I love browsing the WW message boards. One of my favorites is the Recipe Review board. I love to cook (I know that's hard to believe) and have got many great ideas from WW members all over the world. It is so amazing how people from all over the country cook. Like, what in the world is quinoa? It is a big thing apparently!

While browsing the Recipe board today, I found a low point dessert that many people were just raving over and I thought I would share. It is called Diet Soda Cake. Very easy to make. My family gave it a 2 thumbs up tonight. There are many variations, so just pick and choose your favorite mix and drink and get to baking!

Diet Soda Cake

1 box cake mix (any kind)
1 can diet soda (any kind)
1 small box sugar free/fat free pudding (any kind)
2 egg whites
light cool whip

Put all ingredients in your mixer and mix/bake according to the box directions.

Let cool and top with a dollop of cool whip. You can also take another box of pudding and mix with the cool whip for added flavor.

Tonight I used a german chocolate mix with Cherry Coke Zero. You do not have to use the pudding in the mix but many said it made it more moist. I used chocolate.

This is a 4 point dessert!