Looking for Newbies with a large amt of weight to lose..

[Reesha]

I've been spinning regularly and it is true. You work as hard as you can. Your instructor will tell you "turn your knob up a 1/4 turn" or "let's bring this up to a 7/10!" or something like that. As for the first, who is going to know if you don't turn it a 1/4 turn? As for the second, the 10 scale is the maximum effort you can put in while dying and so a 7 would be up to how you feel. And it usually changes within weeks... you'll be able to do more quickly. Within a month of spinning a felt a huge difference in the way I rode my bike. I was a lot more stable and my form was way better. I highly recommend it!

[ShubieGA]

I haven't weighed myself since Monday. I will check on that tomorrow. I too would like to lose over 70 lbs - been there before. I know I can do it again. I was able to ride 29 miles today - my longest yet! The sit bones are a bit sore, but other than that I will sleep well tonight! 60 miles this week - woohoo! It is encouraging that we are not alone out on the trail!

[pastrypam]

Weighed myself today and am looking forward to seeing a smaller number next Sunday. Rode 18+ miles this a.m. and after work did the eliptical trainer for 30 minutes. According to sparkpeople I burned 1,111 calories. Wow, and I did well on my diet too. One day at a time and I will make tomorrow good also.
I know its only one day but I feel encouraged and in better control.
Love feeling good!!
Pam