Another newbie

[razzmatazz]

Hello all, I just discovered Team Estrogen from someone's profile on bikejournal. I'm very excited to be a part of this group and look forward to meeting new people and learning all about the world of biking.

My name is Jazz and I am 34 and just got re-introduced into the world of biking (after 15 years!). I have a giant ocr 3, that I've had since May. I've been riding several times a week and my 2 main goals are to lose weight (lost 15#, so far!!) and to be able to bike to work. (roughly 16 miles each way). I had a bit of a set back due to sinus sx, but am getting back on a serious schedule of riding everyday. I have to take it slower than what I want too, but I am doing it.

I love the feel of my body working again, instead of sitting around collecting dust! Between biking and yoga I am getting to know myself again.

Jazz

[TheMomBike2000]

Wow! Congratulations on both the 15 pounds and getting to know your body again!

I recently read a great book called "Body Intelligence," which makes the point that dieting is futile because when you diet you listen to an "expert" tell you what to eat and how much of it to eat. The book makes the point that "naturally slender" people listen to their appetites and to their bodies and eat accordingly. This was a real mental breakthrough for me, and I'm concentrating on doing that. Your post encourages more on this path.

Best wishes to you, thanks for the inspiration!

Nancy

[mtkitchn]

Hi Jazz,
Welcome to the forums!
I have an OCR3 myself and it's getting lots o' use!
Yoga's a great thing as well....I always feel as if I've just gotten a nice massage after a good yoga session!

[razzmatazz]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I always feel like a dweeb trying to introduce myself. I just got my bike out of the shop today, just a tune up, and I got a new mini pump and a under the seat pack, so I am psyched to get back out. But, I work nights, so it my bed time. Besides the worst weather seems to be heading our way. G'night all. Jazz

[Shiraz]

Hi Everyone,
I am also brand new to this forum. I have been reading the postings for sometime and finally decided to try it out. I'm not a newbie to riding but I am to joining forum's. I have been riding for about 3 years. I ride a Trek 5200 and love it. This is a great forum with lots of support and wonderful stories.

[chickwhorips]

welcome razz and shiraz!

hope you guys feel at home here!

[Shiraz]

Thanks Chick,
I appreciate the hello and welcome. I love reading al the posting. I am probably spending too much time reading but it really is fun to see where everyone is from. I would love to visit Alaska. I'll bet the rding is amazing with the scenery. Idaho has a lot a great places too.

Anita

[chickwhorips]

I am probably spending too much time reading but it really is fun to see where everyone is from.

don't worry i still do it. helps work go faster!

I would love to visit Alaska. I'll bet the rding is amazing with the scenery. Idaho has a lot a great places too.

it is beautiful up here. i love it. nice not being in the city either. idaho is beautiful. will never forgit the drive up to idaho city. so pretty!

[becks06]

Welcome! I too am a relative newby. I have learned so much from this forum, it is great. Congrats on the weight loss, keep at it! You will be making that commute in no time!

[love2bike]

Hi Jazz,

I just joined TE this week-it's so exciting to see so many women who are just as wild about cycling as I am. Great job on the 15 pounds!

Patty

[Bike Goddess]

Hey all of you- be sure to post your answers to the questions in the "Getting to Know You " thread so we can all find out about you! It's fun and people will love to read your stories!

[Shiraz]

Congratulations Jazz, 15 # is awesome ! You will continue to see results with your kind of determination. Do you have a biking partner or are you going it alone? It soounds like you have a well rounded plan by adding the other types of excercise. I would love to start yoga. It is really healthy. Keep up the great work.

Anita

[razzmatazz]

Hello, and thanks! I do not have a riding partner. I work 3rds, so I do my riding when I get off work, when most of the rest of the world is working. My brother in law keeps trying to get me to take a ride with his bike group (mixed gender), but it is in the evenings and that is my nap time. I may this spring, after I drop my 2nd job. I actually love yoga, although I must admit, that I do have a tendency to grip at the people on the dvd, as there is no way my body can bend like hers! lol But, it helps me to stretch out and not be so sore the next day. Thanks for all the great words of encouragement! I wasn't expecting them and they are a nice surprise. Now, it is off to bed for me! Jazz

Congratulations Jazz, 15 # is awesome ! You will continue to see results with your kind of determination. Do you have a biking partner or are you going it alone? It soounds like you have a well rounded plan by adding the other types of excercise. I would love to start yoga. It is really healthy. Keep up the great work.

Anita