AlanWarren

I agree with the optimistic calories used up by exercise.

Yeah you have to approach things differently as time goes along. Funny I had some thoughts about the tortoise and hare analogy myself. But still if there is a need to get things done just to be able to live better, then a more moderated approach is what needs to be applied. I don't want to set any strict time driven…

Great for you be consistent, be persistent and most of all be balanced so you can keep it up :smile:

Thank you all for the kind supportive replies I think I lucked out in finding this place and the handy Android app.

55 and eighty pounds to lose, go for it :smile: Got to find that over fifty group you mentioned

Probably I actually lost 30 pounds in the last year and a half. But it was just a few minor adjustments to lifestyle and some lightweight exercise. Now I want to do the rest in... whatever it takes so long as it is a balanced approach. Last time I did a job on my knees but that was in the maintenance period. So running…