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Congratulations! :)
I would pick a sports specific goal, because then you have ready-made plans. It's a bit tricky if it's very general. But for cycling there are already sprinting plans, endurance plans you can grab and try.
Which then leaves, which one to pick? Probably any beginner plan will do but monitor your recovery. I found when lifting (i know completely different) that some things like deadlifting twice a week wrecks me, and other people are fine on that. But the only way to find what works is try it, and ensure you reach the goals.
If you don't, either you don't eat/sleep enough, or well enough OR it's just too much for your circumstances :)
JWestland
17/08/2017 – Weight: 11st 11lb and 1/4. BMI = 23.6
24/08/2017 – Weight: 11st 7lb and 3/4. BMI = 23.2
31/08/2017 – Weight: 11st 6lb and 1/2. BMI = 22.9
07/09/2017 – Weight: 11st 4lb and 1/4. BMI = 22.6
21/09/2017 – Weight: 11st 2lb and 1/2. BMI = 22.3
05/10/2017 – Weight: 11st 0lb and 3/4. BMI = 22.0
12/10/2017 – Weight: 10st 11lb and 1/4. BMI = 21.6
26/10/2017 – Weight: 10st 10lb and 3/4. BMI = 21.5
02/11/2017 – Weight: 10st 9lb and 1/4. BMI = 21.3
09/11/2017 – Weight: 10st 7lb and 1/2. BMI = 21.0
So my target has been surpassed now. After having various conversations with people about health and fitness, I’ve been led to believe that 21 is more or less the perfect BMI to attain. As a result, I really want to maintain now. I feel like I still have a little bit of stomach/back flab I’d like to get rid of, so will be upping the situps and push ups. Any simple tips on diet? As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve not stopped enjoying food and drink, I’m just being a bit more restrained and sensible. I don’t really want to allow myself to be less sensible in order to maintain, if that makes sense. I do appreciate that Christmas is coming and will probably equate to additional pounds. I also want to start thinking about structured fitness and performance goals. Is there anything fairly simple that I can set as an initial goal? I have a HRM and am riding up to 2hrs per day, plus I do sit/push ups for probably around half an hour in the evening.