Stop eating so much or exercise more--one of the two. I know this is not what you want to hear.
Actually, that's exactly what I am doing. I've known for a long time that this is what works. Just a matter of getting my lazy butt to do it.
Cycling is a big commitment, but for about $500 you can get a comfort-hybrid. (Avoid anything with a front shock in this price range).
But I like my Trek Hybrid.
When I want something comfortable I get on the Cyclocross bike....fat tires and a steel frame!
I take it you won't be participating in next years bacon smoke?
Did I *say* that? I will, but it'll take longer for me to consume the fruits of our labor.
Chris
Since then, I started a very physical job, which helped a lot toward my weight loss goal. The job is now gone, (temp work), but the results so far are pleasing.
I find that the job I do has more to do with my physical fitness than anything else. I weight 280 right now (I'm 6'4"). 3 years ago I weighed 235. Coincidentally, 3 years ago I got promoted to a managerial paper shuffling type job.
In college, my weight went up to 260 when I was delivering pizzas. I took a job in factory where I built French double doors and loaded semi trucks- weight went down to 225.
There are some hobbies one can do to keep in shape and have fun at the same time: Upland bird hunting (grouse, pheasant, quail), landscaping/tree planting, and trout fising- all of these require a lot of physical exertion.