Getting to Know You!

[mtnmunch]

Hey mtnmunch.

Just wanted to let you know that you're definitely not alone - my first time out on the road with a group, a (male) friend of mine joked about how great it was to draft behind me because I blocked so much of the wind. "Gee, thanks, sh-- head!" I've been riding seriously for just a few months now, after about 19 years out of the saddle. And I am still really SLOW. But, I'm making progress and so will you. Just keep at it. I tried to diet when I first started riding and all that did was really screw me up - I bonked on nearly every ride. Since I started paying attention to what my body needs, I'm improving my stamina, and, miraculously, losing weight AND inches.

Keep it up!

Thanks geochick!
I'm not sure I would have been able to hold myself back from saying or doing to a friend if they made that comment. hehe.

Thanks for the support, so good to hear from others. Diet is my next major obstacle to tackle. I saw a book mentioned over in the Nutrition section that I was going to check out. I'm really lucky, my husband is a School Library Media Specialist, he's home for the summer, and gets home early, so he does all the cooking and is very supportive of me.

[RoadRaven]

Welcome Kath, Ann and Diana... Hope you all get alot from here
There is a great virtual peloton of fab women here ready to support you
Looking forward to seeing you on the boards

[geochick]

Thanks geochick!
I saw a book mentioned over in the Nutrition section that I was going to check out. I'm really lucky, my husband is a School Library Media Specialist, he's home for the summer, and gets home early, so he does all the cooking and is very supportive of me.

Yay for having a supportive hubby! Mine's still working on it, but he's getting better.

I'm not sure what book you're referencing, but there's a book by Nancy Clark and another dietician/bicyclist (The Cyclists Food Guide) that is wonderful. Lots of matter of fact advice and suggestions/recommendations. That's where I learned that one cannot cut down on carbs without sacrificing performance and stamina.

[mtnmunch]

I think that was the one.

Found the thread.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2973

I'll be placing my order this week, I think I get paid this week. hehe

Thanks ladies, this forum is so much more friendly and supportive than one of the others I was reading at before. So glad to have found you all.