Thanks for all of the great suggestions and thoughts. I have had the green light from the doc as well as her encouragement to get out and work off the pounds. I was going to buy a smart trainer but I have about decided to alter my office schedule a bit so I can get a couple of rides in during the week and then a long ride (when I can) on the weekends. Living in Dallas we general have a pretty mild winter so shouldn't be any reason I can't ride if I have the proper gear. At this point I am going out and adding a few minutes each time I ride to build up some endurance without a lot of concern for speed, cadence etc. I dump these extra pounds and it will make it all considerably easier I am sure.

Have a great weekend everyone.