I have lost 40 lbs in four months but I believe I'm lucky in the fact I lose weight easily. I'm almost 53 and seem to be able to lose weight like I did when I was 35. I ride about 5-6 hrs a week, no snacks any more to speak of but healthy ones if I do snack, no beer (don't miss it I thought I would), never did drink sodas and just quit pigging out. Only you know how bad your eating habits are so ask yourself where you can make changes for the better.