Hi! New to the board!

[Juliegoddess]

Hey Smokie!

I'm new, too...and I'm also pretty heavy, compared to lots of folks here! I wish I could ride 12 miles a day...that's awesome! I ride between 7 and 10, but I just have this horribly heavy mountain bike that feels like I'm pedaling something like a forklift! I'm also going to be getting my first road bike, but it won't be until spring (tax refund!)

As for exercise...I am not sure what you are doing, but I've been discouraged with my waist. I've lost lots off my butt, hips and legs, but the waist isn't budging much. I'm doing some "core" stuff...will be starting that this weekend...!

It's nice to meet you! We'll have to keep in touch and keep each other posted on how we are doing health-wise!

~Julie

[Smokie]

Hey Julie, try hula hooping. It's great for your waist and it's fun. You'll feel like a kid. You need to buy the hoops made for adults though. They are heavier and bigger around. (The ones they sell at the toy stores are made for small children) I also play the Wii Fit all the time. I am hooked on it. There are tons of games out there for it. One thing I did learn about belly fat is you have to do a ton of cardio to burn it off before you can start working on toning it up. I would love to go back in time and reclaim my 115 pound body (or at least yell at me and warn me about the future, LOL )

I'm glad I'm not the only one on here that is curvy

I love my body though (always have) and I just want to be healthy.

Kim

[Juliegoddess]

Hey Julie, try hula hooping. It's great for your waist and it's fun. You'll feel like a kid. You need to buy the hoops made for adults though. They are heavier and bigger around. (The ones they sell at the toy stores are made for small children) I also play the Wii Fit all the time. I am hooked on it. There are tons of games out there for it. One thing I did learn about belly fat is you have to do a ton of cardio to burn it off before you can start working on toning it up. I would love to go back in time and reclaim my 115 pound body (or at least yell at me and warn me about the future, LOL )

I'm glad I'm not the only one on here that is curvy

I love my body though (always have) and I just want to be healthy.

Kim

Hey Kim!

Yes, I know just how you feel! I have no problem being bigger...in fact I LOVE being a curvy lady. And yes, I am learning about how tough it is to get rid of this waist. It's weird...because when i was younger, my waist would just disappear when I lost weight. Not now, though...now it's just sticking to me. The hula hoop idea is awesome!! Sounds way more fun than crunches!! and I think I'm going to ask for Wii Fit for Christmas. I've heard lots of good stuff about it...

[Bike Chick]

Welcome Smokie! Sounds like you've been bitten by the cycling bug! Good for you.

You are not the only person on this forum with curves..........as a matter of fact I think there is a recent thread addressing that very issue.

As far as the MS150, you can definitely do it next year. I did our MS150 my first year on a bike and the furthest I had ridden prior to that was 50 miles....that wasn't smart but I did it and it was a great experience. I highly recommend it.

[Smokie]

Thanks ladies!! I am really inspired my you all. My initial inspiration was a friend of mine in New York. Last year he decided to start riding at every stop he could on the road (he's a truck driver) and he blogs about all of his mountain biking. He has lost over 50 pounds in the last year, rode a 76 miler this week and is trying to create a bike route on some property he owns in upstate New York. I did 14 miles yesterday and I have to admit, I love the way my legs feel right now. LOL

[MommyBird]

Hey-
Welcome from a another newbie to the TE Forum.
There is something extra special when you get to exercise around water.
Enjoy your curves. Statistically it is a healthier body style.
Gayle