I've been overweight most of my life, even when I was active in high school and in my 20's. I started getting gray hair at 21, and started coloring it before 35... and I've never had a flat tummy. I'm 53 now, and see a lot of changes in my face when I look in the mirror... I've never really felt "my age" though- and Ive always had lots of interests outside of work and family that kept my mind growing.

But since I got started cycling last summer- I feel years younger! Not just physically thinner, stronger and healthier, (I've lost almost all my excess pounds over the last year), but also when I get on the bike I feel very free and happy. So although I'm sure I'll be slowing down and facing new challenges over the next decade or two, for the moment, I feel as though I've turned back the clock.