Hello!
Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am 50 years old, hail from Minnesota, widowed 9 years with 2 adult children and 2 beautiful grandchildren.
I've been significantly overweight my adult life and am finally ready to change that. It's taken awhile for me to REALLY get there!!
I started riding a cheapo mountain bike in the spring. Started at 10 minutes 3 days a week and thought I might die. Holy out of breath and sore legs! But, I've slowly worked my way up and have recently tackled a 10, 15 and 20 mile ride. Tomorrow I am going for 25. I'm slow, but I am doing it!
Since May, I've lost 24 pounds (I have another 100 to go) and I am down 2 sizes. WOOT!
I invested just a little bit of money in a new Schwinn bike about a month ago, and what a huge difference it has made Bought a new saddle, computer, and saddle bag off Amazon and I am LOVING this. I have muscles in my thighs I never knew I had.
I know I have a ton to learn, and far to go, but I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself!
So, hello from MN!!!
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08-16-2013, 11:25 AM #1
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Greetings from a fat girl on a bike!
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08-16-2013, 11:32 AM #2
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Welcome to TE, jilliebeanmn! Congratulations on what you've already accomplished. That's fantastic! And it sounds like you're having a lot of fun! Double woot!
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08-16-2013, 11:42 AM #3
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nice work on the weight loss
(looks at froyo cup guiltily)
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08-16-2013, 12:21 PM #4
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Thanks for saying Hi and sharing your journey with us! I love these stories, they are truly inspirational.
Sounds like you're well on your way to becoming a cycling junkie like the rest of us. Be careful this forum is full of enablers.
Keep us updated!Living life like there's no tomorrow.
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08-16-2013, 12:39 PM #5
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Re: Greetings from a fat girl on a bike!
Welcome and congrats! There is something about cycling that makes you feel like a kid and yes, we are most definitely enablers when it comes to bikes and bike related things :-)
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08-16-2013, 12:48 PM #6
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Thanks, everybody!
I need all the encouragement I can get! lol
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08-16-2013, 02:48 PM #7
What's over that hill?
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Welcome and congratulations! I started the same journey when I was 50 as well, it can be daunting at times but the rewards are well worth it! There is also something very positive to being able to feel like a kid again
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08-16-2013, 09:05 PM #8
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Great job! Keep it up!
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08-17-2013, 04:29 PM #9
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Great job and keep motivated. Yes, the TE forum is a group of enablers, but a wonderful group.
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08-27-2013, 08:19 AM #10
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Congrats and welcome. I too started slow on an old mountain bike and thought I was going to die or at least my legs fall off. Just keep it up, I am now working toward a 100 ride next year (if I can get there) so just keep it up. An yes, thekarens is right there are definately enablers on this site, but that is a great thing too since you can ask about anything you want to know.
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06-04-2014, 12:52 PM #11
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Just wanted to update the thread. I am well on my way to goal, having lost 110 pounds since last May. I have upgraded my bike again, just a few weeks ago, to a 2014 Cannondale Quick 4. I am averaging close to 100 miles per week now. I try to get on the bike 5 days per week for an hour and a half to 2 hours, with the longer rides on the weekends. Having a blast and I feel terrific! Even better, I look a little better in my lycra after going down 7 sizes in clothing.
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06-04-2014, 12:53 PM #12
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WOW, impressive!!! A big congrats to you.
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06-04-2014, 03:25 PM #13
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Terrific job on losing weight and all the miles your riding on your bike. I'm really impressed with your progress in spite of mn. cold winter.
Would you share a pic of your bike with us? Your state has very nice bike trails I hope you can enjoy this summer.
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06-04-2014, 06:04 PM #14
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Woo hoo!! Congrats and enjoy the new bike!!
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06-05-2014, 12:51 PM #15
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Congratulations! Originally Posted by jilliebeanmn
Just wanted to update the thread. I am well on my way to goal, having lost 110 pounds since last May. I have upgraded my bike again, just a few weeks ago, to a 2014 Cannondale Quick 4. I am averaging close to 100 miles per week now. I try to get on the bike 5 days per week for an hour and a half to 2 hours, with the longer rides on the weekends. Having a blast and I feel terrific! Even better, I look a little better in my lycra after going down 7 sizes in clothing. And hello from your neighborhood to the South (Wisconsin!)
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