Greetings from a fat girl on a bike!

[thekarens]

Welcome and congrats! There is something about cycling that makes you feel like a kid and yes, we are most definitely enablers when it comes to bikes and bike related things :-)

[jilliebeanmn]

Thanks, everybody!

I need all the encouragement I can get! lol

[Catrin]

Welcome and congratulations! I started the same journey when I was 50 as well, it can be daunting at times but the rewards are well worth it! There is also something very positive to being able to feel like a kid again

[TigerMom]

Great job! Keep it up!

[TrekDianna]

Great job and keep motivated. Yes, the TE forum is a group of enablers, but a wonderful group.

[tealtreak]

YAY! Biking is the best exercise ever...because it is FUN!

[hid558]

Congratulations and welcome to TE. Keep up the good work.

[lgibster]

Welcome and congrats! There is something about cycling that makes you feel like a kid and yes, we are most definitely enablers when it comes to bikes and bike related things :-)

Congrats and welcome. I too started slow on an old mountain bike and thought I was going to die or at least my legs fall off. Just keep it up, I am now working toward a 100 ride next year (if I can get there) so just keep it up. An yes, thekarens is right there are definately enablers on this site, but that is a great thing too since you can ask about anything you want to know.

[jilliebeanmn]

Just wanted to update the thread. I am well on my way to goal, having lost 110 pounds since last May. I have upgraded my bike again, just a few weeks ago, to a 2014 Cannondale Quick 4. I am averaging close to 100 miles per week now. I try to get on the bike 5 days per week for an hour and a half to 2 hours, with the longer rides on the weekends. Having a blast and I feel terrific! Even better, I look a little better in my lycra after going down 7 sizes in clothing.

[Pax]

WOW, impressive!!! A big congrats to you.

[cosc]

Terrific job on losing weight and all the miles your riding on your bike. I'm really impressed with your progress in spite of mn. cold winter.

Would you share a pic of your bike with us? Your state has very nice bike trails I hope you can enjoy this summer.

[ny biker]

Woo hoo!! Congrats and enjoy the new bike!!

[Msquared2]

Just wanted to update the thread. I am well on my way to goal, having lost 110 pounds since last May. I have upgraded my bike again, just a few weeks ago, to a 2014 Cannondale Quick 4. I am averaging close to 100 miles per week now. I try to get on the bike 5 days per week for an hour and a half to 2 hours, with the longer rides on the weekends. Having a blast and I feel terrific! Even better, I look a little better in my lycra after going down 7 sizes in clothing.

Congratulations! And hello from your neighborhood to the South (Wisconsin!)

[PamNY]

Just wanted to update the thread. I am well on my way to goal, having lost 110 pounds since last May. I have upgraded my bike again, just a few weeks ago, to a 2014 Cannondale Quick 4. I am averaging close to 100 miles per week now. I try to get on the bike 5 days per week for an hour and a half to 2 hours, with the longer rides on the weekends. Having a blast and I feel terrific! Even better, I look a little better in my lycra after going down 7 sizes in clothing.

Good for you! Thanks for the update.

[jilliebeanmn]

Here is a pic of the new bike. I named her LOU, after my Grandmother.