About 5-6 years ago I had a medication induced rise from my long time weight of around 230 up to 289 over about 18 months, despite activity including cycling about 150-200 miles a week in season. Unfortunately I was living in Wisconsin and season starts around late April and ends around late September (I don't do indoor very well---too boring). Then after my son was born it has been even harder, although I did train up for two long distance charity rides this summer (used to do about 10 per summer). Now stuck just under 280 for the last couple years, but would dearly love to lose 25-30, so yeah, count me in. Even if it means all my kilts need to be drawn in a bit I will suffer that cost.

I agree with Rex that controlling diet a little at a time is the best first step, followed by increasing your activity and muscle mass, which burns off the calories faster than just starvation. And it makes you feel better along the way too. Just tough in the winter to keep up the activity level for me for a whole variety of reasons.

jeff