mkwdrs: Good luck on the weight loss. I'm working hard at losing weight and I'm having good results - slow gradual weight loss is what is working for me. I didn't put all of my weight on overnight and I know I'm not going to lose it all overnight. I figure I'm about 50 weeks away from being a lean mean cycling machine.

Some tips that may help.

Water, water, water. That's about all I ever drink anymore. As soon as you empty the bottle fill it up and start drinking again. On special occasions I'll have a glass of sweet tea or a soda but I make sure I earn the right to enjoy one of those beforehand.

30 minutes before a meal drink a full bottle of water. That will help fill your stomach and you'll feel fuller sooner.

Ride more and eat less. It's OK to eat only the foods you like, just eat less of them. Buy yourself a smaller plate to eat from. You can still fill it with food, but since the plate is smaller you'll be eating less.

Ride before breakfast. I have delayed eating breakfast until after I commute to work. I'll get to work, shower and then have a plain english muffin with my first cup of coffee.

Vary the intensity of your rides. You'll burn more calories overall in a short hard ride so mix those in with your long steady distance rides.

Keep working at it. There will be plateau's along the way. Just accept them and work through them.

Zack