Taking up cycling in 2009 helped me maintain my 30 lb. weight loss of the last 3 years and also achieve the goal of fitting into pants with a 34" waist. (38s had begun to appear in the wardrobe way back when.) Now, 2010 will involve looking into ways to combine my new passion for cycling with all the other pursuits, interests, and opportunities that life throws at me. Very well stated Ron.