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This weekend was great. I spent most of it in a good mood for no apparent reason. Went for a ride on Saturday with a BLC member, someone I hadn't met before. It was lots of fun and I think she'll be a good riding buddy. Went to dinner with MaxBabe on Saturday night and we talked for ages, which was great. I don't get to see much of her now that it's hockey season. Went to see my mum on Sunday, did a 45Km ride with her. That was also fun. A great weekend!

But.. and there's always a but.. my weight loss has reversed, big-time. This week I have gained two kilos. Two fucking kilos. I really shouldn't be surprised. I mean, it's not like I'm eating properly or exercising. But seriously.. two kilos? Sigh. I'm quite unhappy about this; it represents a 10% re-gain. It was so damn tough to lose it in the first place. Why do I keep sabotaging myself?

Work last Friday was great, inasmuch as I solved (or thought I had) a long-standing problem related to group policy application. I went to work yesterday and saw that the problem resurfaced at around 5pm Friday afternoon. For fuck's sake. It had been fine the whole day (where it would've otherwise been a problem every logon or every 90 minutes left alone). The moment I turned my back, it crapped out again. GRRRRRRR!!!

My hip is still sore. I went to see a physio on Monday. The conversation went something along the lines of "it hurts", "where does it hurt?", "I don't know!!!". It's a nondescript ache that only happens when I'm standing from a seated position or when going up stairs. No amount of joint manipulation, stretching or contorting could make the pain reproduce itself at the physio's. Until I squatted down. Oh, that hurts. She's given me anti-inflammatory cream, has suggested nurofen (more anti-inflammatory) and some strengthening exercises. If anything, it feels worse since my visit. Oh well. I guess we'll see over the coming weeks.

I'm still looking for a new bike. Mum has graciously offered me a trial of a drop-bar bike, to see if I like riding that style of bike. That will certainly help me move on with the decision-making process.

Anyway.. still bummed about the weight gain. It has not, ironically, spurred me to exercise or eat better, so I really do get what I deserve.