Thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm in the same camp with Fred: I hate indoor exercise. The great
thing about the Y is that they offer a variety of group classes,
including strength training, which means that I don't have to rely
solely on my own initiative to get a good workout. Having a set time
to be there and a structured routine to follow once I am there helps
me overcome at least two hurdles. I'm responsible for getting my butt
into the building, but then I relinquish the butt-moving to the group
leader. What a relief not to have to think.

That's probably what I like about group bike riding. Somebody else
does all the thinking! I just have to follow. I get enough leadership
responsibilities at work. It feels good to let someone else be in
control once in a while.

My company's group insurance now offers extra incentive for indoor
exercise. If I go to the Y 8 times in a calendar month, my insurance
will send the Y a $20 credit towards my membership fee. All of the
information is shared electronically between the Y and my insurance so
even the hassle of filing paperwork has been eliminated.

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:13:44 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

Your plan on returning to WW, the Y and this newsgroup is certainly a
step in the right direction.