It has been said before, but is worth repeating: Thanks for this post.

I am about 40 lbs overweight and just started cycling about a year ago. I have never had anyone comment on my weight, but I feel it is because I avoid being around people while cycling or exercising. I am very self conscious and really felt that I was the only one like this. I know that is unrealistic, but sometimes I really thought it was true. I would be embarrassed to go into a bike shop because I'm usually the only overweight one in the store. My boyfriend and cycling partner is in perfect athletic shape, so when he tells me I look perfect and not to be so hard on myself I always thought he didn't understand. It's funny because now it seems that I am the one who didn't understand.

Thank you to everyone who posted