Welcome. I'm new too. I mtb'ed for a few years around the turn of the century (doesn't that make me sound...OLD?), but have been off the bike since then. I started again up on March 18, and my last ride was 22 miles. And felt great!!! I learned something VERY important- make sure your tires are inflated properly!!!

I am a mom of three- my youngest is 11 though. I work (self-employed) and am working on my B.A. slowly but surely. Hooray finals are in two weeks!!!

I feel so much stronger, have lost a couple inches on my waist and hips too. (Haven't lost weight but I'm sure we're trading fat for muscle. Oh please o please.) And my thighs...oh well.

Being a mommy to young kids is how I got out of shape in the first place, so you are not the only one who finds it hard to do it all. Be encouraged to do what you can, and you will be a better mommy for taking care of yourself.