Okay girls,

Doctor says to lose it or else----weight---that is. I got a Gary Fisher bike at the encouragement of some friends, started riding, and now I enjoy it, even though it's onlt been 2 weeks.

I want to continue to ride, for fun AND for fitness, but I do not know how to proceed. If I try and go all out---cycling everyday AND dieting, I'm afraid that will be too much for my poor body to handle at one time.

My current stats are:
Age: 41
Weight: 250lbs

Last time on a bike---at least one that moves---20 years.

I need to lose 50lbs and am asking for advice on the best plan. Should I try and ride 5-6 times a week, and just forget about dieting, or should I trying doing both, in some sort of interval.
BTW....all my doctor told me was "See you on the bike trails"