Total non-athlete chiming in here. I started riding to work every day the second week of April. I began at about 200 lbs. I ride minimum 35 miles a week. I think I can get as high as 50-60 miles a week. I do not own a car, so I run a lot of errands on my bike. After a month of this, I hadn't lost any weight, but went down a whole dress size above the waist, and a half size below the waist.

So it's been a little over 2 months now. I have no idea how much I weigh, as I don't own a scale. I'll try to go over a friend's house to check in the next day or so. I think I'm now down one size below my waist and a size and a half above. I try not to think in terms of weight, but rather how many clothes fit again, what is my blood pressure, how energetic I am feeling, etc. If I can mosey my way down to 160, that would be nice. I'm 5'8" and truly big-boned. My head, hands, and feet are very large for a female, so my frame looks better with something on it. I had cancer when I was 18 and lost weight. At 145, people thought I didn't look healthy.

I generally try to ride at a moderate pace in the morning, and somewhat more intensely after work. I try to challenge myself on some of the icky hills when I can. I have an "endometriosis route" to work that I ride for about 3-4 days a month that is super easy. I'm really not trying too hard other than be unwavering about the consistency. Rain or shine, I at least ride to work Monday-Friday.

All in all, I think I'm getting pretty good results for not such a great effort. It amazes me that more women don't try this.