John_V 

Great job! It really does get better. I have lost over 20 lbs and have been taken off my blood pressure medication. My cholesterol is below 170, good cholesterol is high, bad cholesterol is low and triglycerides are that of a 30 year old and I'll be 65 in October. The only bad thing about riding is that it becomes an addiction and you find yourself wanting more and more saddle time. Waiting all day at work to get home so you can jump on the bike and ride and get withdrawal when you can't. Come to think of it, that's really not a bad thing after all.