Raven, I know, it's a shocker! I stay off the scale entirely now - only hear the number if I go to the doctor's office. I judge by how I feel and how my clothing fits (or doesn't.) I tell myself at some point, I'm gonna reach a magic point in the equation - the strong muscles + increased fitness = longer, faster rides = fat melting away = revealing the buff amazon I really am now.

An idea is visiting me now & then, an article or book about my fitness journey. Working title : Melting the Iceberg

There would have to be a big chapter on "NUMBERS."

Sincere question, RR - Are you worse or better on hills than you were 10 months ago?