You have to eat smart, not just less. I've lost 48 lbs over the last two years, not just cycling (boot camp, too). I logged all my food, which I had stopped doing and am about to start up again tomorrow.

For me, I always eat breakfast (and the same breakfast, too--oatmeal with walnuts and raisins). If I'm going to ride or exercise, I eat enough during or after the activity to replace most of the calories I burned. I don't want to lose weight fast, just steadily. So, I measure intake and output, and make sure my output is always more than my intake. I aim for a 100 calorie deficit. Sometimes it's more, sometimes it's less, sometimes I miss it all together.

I also make sure I eat regularly and make it a priority. No skipping meals. Take the time to make the good choices. Factor in the exercise or lack thereof. It's all the basic stuff. It has worked so far!

Karen