eep - "bikers thigh"??

[Jiffer]

I'm fairly new to cycling ... and I'm already loving the little differences I'm noticing in my legs. Can't wait to see them get better and better. I'm even noticing a little bit of a difference in my arms.

Hey ... what happens to cyclists' butts?! I'd REALLY like to lose the cellulite on the backs of my thighs and my butt! Is this going to happen? DH says hill work works on those areas and I do feel it. Just wondering what difference I'll see eventually.

By the way, DH has some SERIOUS cycling thigh muscles! It's crazy how his thighs have changed in the last few months. He's also got major cycler tan, something I go out of my way to avoid. I put sunblock on my arms and legs every time I ride, targeting the arm sleeves, shorts and sock areas. I SO want to be tan, but not a biker tan! I've got a little and don't want it to get any worse. Hmmm. Maybe I'll go lay out right now!

[RolliePollie]

Hey ... what happens to cyclists' butts?! I'd REALLY like to lose the cellulite on the backs of my thighs and my butt! Is this going to happen?

I'm not sure if everyone's butts react the same way to cycling, but I think mine is getting firmer, narrower (I guess I mean my hips are shrinking), and maybe, just maybe, it's getting a nicer shape in general. Some of my pants are a little too big these days and I've noticed I have the droopy drawers look going on in the back. So my butt must be shrinking all over!

I want to know if my pot belly will shrink from cycling. Doesn't seem to be going anywhere so far. Since I started riding, I've lost about 2-1/2 inches off my waist but I still have a bit of a pot belly. Oh well, I haven't had a flat stomach since I was 12...I like to think it's genetic. My mom is teeny tiny but she still has a littly belly too. But a girl can hope, right?

[Python]

Cycling is definitely good for the legs and butt. I've always looked like a stick insect with anorexia and I'm actually developing muscles where I didn't have any before. Where my trousers (pants) would hang on me, I'm now filling them out. I'm really pleased with that

[crazybikinchic]

I have always had decent calves, but cycling definately improved them. I love my calves. That is my favorite muscle. I am hoping that running will help to improve my quads and I have started lifting weights for upper body so that I don't have Olive Oil biceps. I am afraid that if I start lifting for my legs, I will overdo it with the cycling and running.

I LOVE MY CALVES!!!

[luvs2ride]

I too have noticed positive changes in my body since taking up cycling in January of this year. I have to say that it's AWESOME to hear women say POSITIVE things about their bodies !! It's about time !! I think about my daughter and I want to be a good role model for her-ya know ?!? My son too-that women can be strong, beautiful and kick your butt on a bike !!

Blessings!
Susan

[mtbdarby]

I love it when this thread pops up

I love my tightening legs. My calves are checked weekly in the mirror and are finally getting a more cut shape. I can see my thigh muscles from the front and side and think it's absolutley sexy! I have suffered from a poor body image most of my life, and biking has been the single biggest boost to my image - better than dieting, lifting weights, etc. When my muscles feel this good, and I'm so tired from a nice long ride that I need a nap, I know my beautiful body has served me well and I strive to take better care of it. It's a good relationship And I love my biking tan lines too.....