Great, Sandra!

You can put them on and keep them not very snug for a while until you get used to them. The first time I used them and came to a stop, I *did* fall over because I was trying to get both my feet out at the same time- dumb! Also I forgot that you have to move your foot BACK and OUT, not just try to take your foot off to the side like I was used to.
Just keep them slightly loose at first and to pull your heel outward and your foot back to get your foot off the pedal. It quickly becomes second nature. I've been riding with them for a year now and I like them nice and tight now so I get more power on my upstroke while pedaling as well.
Put your first foot into one strap before you start pedaling, and don't try to put your second foot in until you've picked up enough speed to coast nicely while you fiddle with your other foot. You can just ride normally while ignoring the second strap until you are ready to flip the pedal with your foot to the correct side and wiggle your toe in.