6 months should give you a good start on your team training. What's the background of these other women? You can be the "Endurance Sage."

You know, the whole WW thing (or any "diet") just needs to be looked at as not a diet and not restrictive. I know that I can ride enough to have a glass of wine (or 3), and still lose weight. I also believe in that whole 10% idea - if you are very nutritious and wise in your choices 90% of the time, you can relax 10% of the time. Moderation is key.

What's your thyroid issue? Mine developed after I had my daughter. I just assumed that since I had a baby and was working full time that I was supposed to be exhausted and miserable all the time. Nope. Turned out I got Hashimoto thyroid disease (not uncommon after childbirth/breastfeeding when immune system is on hyperdrive). I'm on a good dose now, but I totally notice when I gain weight that the dose is less effective - more tired, etc. And then when I lose, energy is up, etc. I know some of that has to do with the effects of weight itself, but also the thyroid is dosed based on body weight, so that affects how the meds work.