Anyone else feel this way?

[Denise223]

Hi Everyone !

roshelleuop -- I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying riding solo . You're husband's avg mph is quite fast....I'd never be able to keep up!!

When listening to music, are you using headphones?
I will happily do that when going out for a walk (facing traffic), but I wouldn't choose to use headphones while cycling.
I wouldn't be able to hear what's going on behind me.
In my opinion, the results of riding while listening to a CD or radio playing, (with earphones), could be tragic.

Dogmama -- Hi there! This thread has turned out really well . Everyone here is very supportive, and I enjoy reading everyone's posts.

I'm beginning to see that, overweight/underweight/normal weight, we are ALL the same -- and, lots of women "feel the same".

RoadRaven --

originally quoted by RoadRaven -- Remember always, we are fit, fit women and fitness comes in all shapes and sizes!

How are you?? I like your quote a lot!! Fitness REALLY DOES come in all shapes and sizes!

WE are ALL cyclists !!

I really am enjoying reading all of you ladies posts here..... Very uplifting, and, as RR stated -- very supportive, as well!! Above all, I enjoy everyone's honesty.

With regard to my asthma/breathing difficulties, I did see my internist the other day who has suggested that I see a pulmonary medicine specialist. In addition, I will have a chest x-ray and bloodwork.

Because she said that I was relying on my ALBUTEROL way too much, (4 - 8 puffs/day).........she increased my ADVAIR to 50/500 & started me on SPIRIVA handi-haler.

I do have a past history (VERY unfortunately), of smoking. I smoked from ages 17 - 23, stopped smoking from 23 - 33 and then, picked up this awful, FILTHY habit again, from 33 - 42. And, I was a heavy smoker -- 2 to 3PPD.

So, there might be a ? of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) -- I certainly hope not though!! I looked in the computer and saw that COPD can actually begin in your early 40's !!!

The air quality has NOT been wonderful around here -- I was thinking that that, coupled with my asthma was to blame.
But, we'll see.

****TO ALL OF YOU WHO TAKE ADVAIR*****

It is IMPERATIVE that you use one inhalor at a time.
I just read that you are supposed to use that one inhalor & then toss it away in 30 DAYS.
I was using 3 inhalors -- kept one in my pocketbook & two in my house.

DO NOT KEEP ANY INHALOR IN THE CAR!! (my pharmacist informed me).

I hope that everyone (& your families) are having a wonderful, peaceful day!

Denise

***CONGRATULATIONS FLOYD!!***

[roshelleuop]

Hi Denise 223,

I use headphones, but I don't wear them. I put them around my neck, but not around my actual head/ears. I hope that makes sense. I keep them around my neck, but I can still hear the music. It's not really loud, but I can still hear the song and identify those songs that really pump me up. This way I can still hear traffic.

It works for me and I love it!!!! Especially when I get out on those beautiful country roads, I'm able to turn the volume up. Then, when I get back into busier traffic, I turn it back down.

Keep living strong!!!

Roshelle

[Denise223]

Hi Roshelle!

That makes perfect sense !! hmmm...why didn't I think of that??

Thanks for the tip.

Have a great evening!

Denise

[plantluvver]

I had been hoping to go touring at some point. And there was a thread going where some said the pounds just dropped off. I was thinking if I do lose weight, then I'll just add extra to my bike, so I don't lose the conditioning of the "weight bellt" I carry now.

I could to quite a tour with a 100 pound load!

(Unfortunately, I haven't kept a consistent schedule, and with the heat, I don't want to ride later than about 10 AM.

Mary

[Denise223]

Hi RR!

Originally Posted by RoadRaven -- Keep at it Denise, just remember with your power to weight ratio, you are expending much more power than those who pass you.

Hmm...that's true ! Thanks! I surely will keep at it!!

Have a great night!

Denise

[Denise223]

Hi Everyone!

Well, I have an appointment with a pulmonologist on August 29th. So far, I've been breathing easier with the addition of my Spiriva Handihaler.

I got my results back regarding my chest x-ray today. My lungs are clear (which is great), but it showed that I have a compression fracture lower thoracic spine.

I have an appt. with my internist on 8/9 to discuss this, and in the meantime, they will schedule me for a bone density study.

Weird, but I have been having some nagging back pain which I was thinking was perhaps a muscle spasm........

I really don't think that I have osteoporsis - I'd be very surprised.
I drink skim milk, eat yogurt (both regular & frozen), and enjoy low-fat cheese. And, I eat calcium rich leafy greens.

I'll have to wait & see.

Have a peaceful evening!

Denise