Indoor Cycling Supports This Rider’s Mental and Physical Health and Helps Her Stay Sober

I struggled with many health issues before I started cycling. In the summer of 2021, I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a diagnosis that was a long time coming. The metabolic impacts of this were terrible for me. I had major challenges with infertility and taking medications for that caused significant weight gain. I also began struggling with alcohol. I became a new mom during the pandemic, and I tried to do my past tried-and-true weight-loss practices, like lifting weights and dieting. However, the weight would not budge. I had been considering getting a Peloton bike for some time, and in October of 2021, I finally purchased it. Around November 2021, I began having major digestive issues. I was very sick, and started medication to treat some of my PCOS symptoms. I was also diagnosed with depression and anxiety around this time, and began medications for these conditions. Ultimately, I was tired of being sick and feeling unhealthy. I had a young daughter and realized I wanted to be healthy to see her grow up. I wanted to get sober and not raise her in a home of dysfunction, and show her it is okay to have mental health and physical health issues—but to work on them. I wanted to be a positive role model for her. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Indoor Cycling Supports This Rider’s Mental and Physical Health and Helps Her Stay Sober]( [Indoor Cycling Supports This Rider’s Mental and Physical Health and Helps Her Stay Sober]( I struggled with many health issues before I started cycling. In the summer of 2021, I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a diagnosis that was a long time coming. The metabolic impacts of this were terrible for me. I had major challenges with infertility and taking medications for that caused significant weight gain. I also began struggling with alcohol. I became a new mom during the pandemic, and I tried to do my past tried-and-true weight-loss practices, like lifting weights and dieting. However, the weight would not budge. I had been considering getting a Peloton bike for some time, and in October of 2021, I finally purchased it. Around November 2021, I began having major digestive issues. I was very sick, and started medication to treat some of my PCOS symptoms. I was also diagnosed with depression and anxiety around this time, and began medications for these conditions. Ultimately, I was tired of being sick and feeling unhealthy. I had a young daughter and realized I wanted to be healthy to see her grow up. I wanted to get sober and not raise her in a home of dysfunction, and show her it is okay to have mental health and physical health issues—but to work on them. I wanted to be a positive role model for her. [Read More](   [Movistar Rider Iván Sosa Hit with Gun in Altercation with Driver]( [Movistar Rider Iván Sosa Hit with Gun in Altercation with Driver]( The Colombian racer wasn’t critically injured, but he may now face property damage charges. [Read More](     [After Playing Football for Years, Cycling Helped This Rider Find His Identity Again]( [After Playing Football for Years, Cycling Helped This Rider Find His Identity Again]( “The things you are able to see while riding a bike, that you otherwise might not notice, is one of my favorite things about riding.” [Read More](   [Drivers, Here’s How to Actually Share the Road with Cyclists]( [Drivers, Here’s How to Actually Share the Road with Cyclists]( A driver education video illustrates safety skills for motorists that should be common sense but aren’t. [Read More](     [Trial Gets Underway in Mark Cavendish Robbery]( [Trial Gets Underway in Mark Cavendish Robbery]( Masked intruders threatened to stab the star sprinter in his home in front of his children. Two of the alleged robbers are still at large. [Read More](   [Work Out That Kink With These Deals on Theragun Percussion Massagers]( [Work Out That Kink With These Deals on Theragun Percussion Massagers]( These bad boys will help you take care of any post-run soreness. [Read More](   [OPR Lift Every Voice]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( Bicycling.com ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019