I pushed 42 more miles today between Waterloo, IL and Chester, IL

It took me approximately 2.5 hours to push from Waterloo to Baldwin. 

1:30 to 2:00 p.m. CST – There were many miles to cover and I was anxious to continue, so I only took a short break. I made sure to replenish my body by drinking plenty of water and Gatorade and by eating some food. Even when I am not on tour, I usually eat six well-balanced meals a day.  It is important to do this to keep up my metabolism. Of course, these are not the large portions most people typically eat. Eating five to six small meals during the day will keep your metabolism and energy levels up, stave off hunger, and help you avoid eating too much in any one meal. My plans for incorporating healthy initiatives in every city,includes provide individuals with nutrition information similar to what I provided above. Armed with  motivation, clear goals, and accurate, easily understood information, anyone can achieve a healthier lifestyle. As I pointed out, I only took a short break today so I could really make some mileage. I built up momentum and really kept it going. Any major undertaking, be it a trip across country, a personal diet, exercise plan, or an initiative to end childhood obesity – thrives on momentum. The initial effort gives way to small wins, which add up to big results over time. I will make it through this journey one revolution of my wheels at a time and we will defeat the obesity epidemic one person, one community at a time until the momentum of America’s health & fitness revolution can’t be stopped! My book, Revolutions, will chronicle this journey in more detail and hopefully continue to inspire people to get fit.

2:00 p.m. CST – I continued on to Chester, approximately 18 miles. The road was extremely hilly and full of curves. It took me over two hours to reach Chester. But each hill and each curve was an obstacle I overcame. The more adversity I overcome, the more motivation and inspiration I encourage in every individual.  Hills and heat, rain and pain, nothing will hold me back from completing my journey and I encourage you not to let anything hold you back from defeating your challenges and meeting your health and fitness goals.