There is lots of good advice on this thread so far. Thanks.

I started my new eating plan on Sunday. I am going with Weight Watchers until I can figure it out on my own. I rode for an hour and a half on Sunday, and an hour last night. I peeked at the scale this morning and I am down 2 pounds. I know it's probably water weight, but it feels great.

I have been staying on mainly flat roads, with some rolling hills and trying to keep my cadence up at 85-95. My gear is usually really low. I'm thinking I should stick with this for a couple of weeks until I am at least consistent with getting out there.

Mr Mo and I have a long ride planned for the 4th. So long as there are not too many hills, I should survive.