I'm getting better

I did have a pro fitting, though from research I've done, I think I know more about bike fit than the guy at the LBS (I've contacted the fit expert on the cyclingnews.com fitness forums). For one, he was trying to put my cleats too far forward. And I was the one saying, move the saddle up, move the saddle back. Except for the first adjustment (made with new pedal system versus the old ones and street shoes), he said I looked fine. So I could've done it all on my own with a trainer. I've since had to tweak the seat a little. I put it back down a touch, and it may need to go back a tiny bit further. But I notice when I miss the pedal, I'm lifting up and reaching forward --stepping over the pedal instead of nudging it with my toe to get right side up.

I was iffy on my bars/stem setup in the shop, and they might have to get modified (smaller, shorter), because they get a little uncomfortable after a while. Maybe that will help my balance issues some. But the guy said I looked fine. I tried a shorter stem for a couple of minutes, and he said I looked fine with that too. So helpful.

Thanks for telling me to downshift before stopping... that made ALL the difference.