Just getting back into cycling...

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This is more of a general OT question, on the whole. Does anyone have any good suggestions for weight loss, etc? I've been out of cycling for about 10 years now, and just picked up a new-to-me bike, and have recently been hitting the gym. I'm 6', and can't seem to get myself below the 300# mark. Any and all suggestions would be helpful. I'm serious about getting back into this, and have given myself the goal of doing the Portland Bridge Pedal next August. That's about a year to get myself into some sort of shape, other than round. ;) Thanks in advance, all!

Does anyone have any good suggestions for weight loss, etc? Errr......... eat less/pedal more;). Joke.
Calorie count. Make sure you burn more than eat. Don't over estimate how much exercise will burn. Its far easier/quicker to put energy in than burn in out.
Lets face it losing weight is unpleasant, your body is starving so it uses its reserves, never a nice feeling.
I'm sure online calorie calculators for cycling exist but I've never used one.

Also eat the right stuff.
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/bghbooklet.pdf
(still our population is the most obese in Europe so what do they know;))

Be honest and don't cheat.

Good luck hope you crack it.

Thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure if there was a good gym regimine to work with or not. Just to build up strength and endurance. I appreciate the cheering though, every little bit helps.

Errr......... eat less/pedal more;). Joke.
Calorie count. Make sure you burn more than eat. Don't over estimate how much exercise will burn. Its far easier/quicker to put energy in than burn in out.
Lets face it losing weight is unpleasant, your body is starving so it uses its reserves, never a nice feeling.
I'm sure online calorie calculators for cycling exist but I've never used one.

Also eat the right stuff.
http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/bghbooklet.pdf
(still our population is the most obese in Europe so what do they know;))

Be honest and don't cheat.

Good luck hope you crack it.