Number 7- you got it! I am slowly reforming the 'cankles' into 'ankles'. I was athletic up to the age of 21. Now looking back, I am in better shape even though I'm overweight, than I was then!

As for the eating like someone said about the 'dipping lettuce into ginger dressing' that is one of the reasons I have kept up riding, especially commuting. Moving out there, getting out of a car for the day, and eating for performance not dieting is a win win for me.

And yesterday I was in my glory. Two guys from work went mountain biking with me. They had to dismount and walk up a long hill. I just cranked on by. Loved it!