Originally Posted by gpsblake

Also to Moose, there is a sub-forum here at bikeforums called Clydesdales and Athenas that focus specially on larger folks trying to lose weight on bicycles. Lots of inspiring stuff in there & tons of knowledge. If you really do get the "touring" bug, the touring sub-forum here at BF have a ton of knowledge also.

And tcarl is right on the mark to throw in a rest day every so often. Recovery also pays a part in fitness.