Choosing a distance or fitness-related goal that you can work towards in order to keep you interested and active. And you may find that in achieving your distance target, you achieve the weight-loss target too.

Another method that many people find effective is signing up for a race in the not-too-distant future so they have no choice but to get on the bicycle for fear of collapsing half way through the actual event. The community element of these events is also a great motivator – see if you can convince any of your friends to do it with you.