Question:
I am being extravagant tonight and drinking bottled fizzy waterany ideas?

Answer: On the water front I can report that yesterday I swallowed 1.5 litres in the space of an afternoon (that's six glasses). On a day when I did not manage to get in any swimming or bike riding, this increased water consumption my be responsible for getting my blood glucose down this morning - a respectable 5.7.

Next week I am going to try riding my bike to work - a new bike rack equipped bus service will be starting. That will eliminate a fairly hazardous river crossing and a very steep hill. After that its six miles along the ridgeway (a dedicated bike route in Vancouver) which should be a breeze. As long as it doesn't rain. I am told that there is no such thing as bad biking weather, only bad biking clothing. But I am not about to invest a small fortune in new gear just yet.

After all, after the 10% there is another 20.8 lbs to go.