As of September 3rd, my e-bike odometer says 1,279.2 miles for this season. And according to my Apple Watch, I’ve burned 38,600 calories since June 24th (when I started using the Workout app).
My last weigh-in says I’m at 160.8 pounds, and the one a day before said 162.4 pounds. So I’m going to say I’ve lost about 17 pounds, give or take a couple of pounds (I didn’t take enough measurements pre-season, but I was at roughly 180 pounds). The first 10 pounds came off pretty quickly, but it’s getting tougher to lose more. As expected.
I’m still trying to get to 150 pounds, but it’s probably not realistic for this season. However, I’ve set a new mileage goal: 1,500 miles by October 1st. I think this will be more difficult than the summer miles, largely due to the fact that warmer cycling clothing makes rides more difficult. My warmer pants (which aren’t cycling pants) are quite a bit more restrictive of motion, and it’s noticeable as soon as I start pedaling. We’ll see how it goes. Of course I can always bump up the pedal assist level on the e-bike to compensate.
The number of miles is just a motivator; the real goal is burning calories, and enjoying the journey! But 1,500 miles for the summer season feels like a pretty good marker.