One trick for losing weight from cycling is to watch what you eat AFTER you get back from your workout. Another factor is how much you ride and HOW you ride. IF you look up the art of "spinning" you will find that this method of cycling will give you many benefits one of which is burning fat!

Depending on what kind of bike you have will depend on how well you can spin. If you have a road bike, spinning is an efficient way to power your bike and will give you the endurance to ride for longer periods of time.

I lost 30lbs the first year I started riding. All of this happened because I rode on a regular basis, I rode longer distances, and I learned how to spin! I didn't change my eating habits, although I did have something to eat after coming back from a ride (and still do). Remember the old adage- you have to burn more calories then you ingest. You need to find that happy medium and still be strong on your rides.

Eating small portions of food throughout the day will help you to lose those unwanted pounds. I trust you know to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and watch your fat intake.

One last recommendation- be sure that you drink lots of liquids to remain hydrated during the day- stay away from soft drinks etc!

Good luck in your endeavors! It's always exciting to hear from a new gal on this forum!