After sitting on the couch for the last 35 years, 1 1/2 years ago I decided I better do something or my couch would be my coffin. So, I checked with my doctor, started a diet and exercise program (walking and the elliptical trainer 6 days a week)and have lost 50 pounds...from 205 to 155. I am also a diabetic (pills only with diet). My husband is a competitive cyclist and lives to ride. So, I decided about 4 months ago that I was fit enough now to try a bike. I am like the tortoise...slow but steady. I am finding out all types of new places for my body to hurt ( I still can't believe I don't wear underwear when I ride in public). My problem has been numbness in the outer aspect of my left hand after riding. In the beginning, it went away when I would stop riding, but after riding 31 miles on Saturday and 25 on Sunday, the area is still slightly numb. Has anyone experienced this and know what i can do to prevent it in the future. Thanks for any advice you can give a newbie.

Good road,
Terry