Congratulations to everyone who has improved his/her health through cycling.
One of the things I appreciate about such stories is that the weight loss and health benefits were derived, largely, because of lifestyle changes and NOT dieting. Your cycling addiction promotes exercise and awareness to eat better, i.e. less calories, less fat and to fuel the furnace instead of for simple pleasure.
My story: 45 lbs. dropped in 2 1/2 years, and wrestled my cholesterol problem into the normal range.