My thoughts on why riding the bike to work is a good idea...

First off, I want to say that athis is mostly my own opinion and not entirely based on facts...

It's difficult to understand the metaphysical effects of exedrcise on the body, which is a notion I need to look into.  Most, in fact all, of the days I have driven to work in the past three years, I have felt guilty about driving.  This is silly, because I would have to say that 90% of people dive to work, even if it's around the block.  Nevertheless, I felt this nagging feeling as my fitness slipped away, day by day and year by year.  I felt like I really wanted to do it, but just didn't have time or didn't want to make time, or I had excuses.

Excuses not to ride your bike to work include:
1. It's dangerous.
2. Too many hills.
3. I sweat too much.
4. I don't have proper equipment.
5. I need proper equipment.
6. Too far, in case of emergencies.
7. I'm hungover.
8. I'm sleepy.
9. It's too cold, too hot, too just right, too windy, too rainy, too snowy, too ridiculous.
10. SOMEONE MIGHT MAKE FUN OF ME!!!!

In retrospect, these are all bullshit excuses not to help yourself.  Moroever, if you're sitting at your desk wishing you could go for a ride in the afternoon, guess what? YOU CAN!! 

So, in the last two days, no one made fun of me, the weather has been perfect, and the other stuff has been managable and no hangovers, which are another story.  That said, I'm also committed to not drinking, during the work week, to excess due to the weight problem I seem to have.

It's a known fact that exercise is great for the body amd mind.  So, when I get to work, I feel alert and ready to tackle challenges, because I've already attacked these two massive hills on the way to work.  Hills for fat people on bicycles are seemingly insurmountable, but it can be managed with perserverance and dedication. (Sometimes, that's what you need more of: perseverance and dedication.) 

Blood flow to the brain is absolutely essential. Teaching high school is an absolute brain drain, so the more you can do to improve your physical health, the more postive effects it will have on your mental health.  Think of all the "fitness and exercise experts" you've ever seen on TV and ask yourself: "Are these people stupid?" Well, some are and those are the jock-type professional athletes to whom I am referring: overpaid dumbasses.  But, think of people like Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Oz, and the authors of all these diet books and lifestyle management books and series.  They all have one thing in common: promotion of proper exercise and good nutrition.   

You don't need a book and a motivational speaker, folks!  You just need to find the little fire inside yourslef that says, "I can do it!"