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GOB, I've been observing this thread for a while and have kept silent, but I finally feel compelled to tell you how much I admire your determination to make this important change in your life. I too have my own "battle of the bulge" going on, and have lost a good amount of weight just by exercising, cutting back on portions, and no desserts. It's a struggle, and it's not easy. They say you feel better when you diet and exercise. That's a load of bull: In some respects I feel worse, in that I'm more tired, and sore from the exercise. But the results are noticeable, and I'm well over the "21 days makes a habit" rule, so now I miss not doing it. It just takes time.
I have nothing really to add or receommend, except to say that I eat oatmeal in the morning, cold cereal at lunch, and whatever I want at dinner, just smaller portions (which my wife enforces!) and no desset. Water all day, and exercise three or four times per week at our city fitness center. My workout routine is 50 mins. on a stationary bike, assorted weights, and walking laps in a resistance pool. I'm at the gym about two hours every time I go, and yes, I get home late (I have a wife and three kids which consume time between work and workout time). I somehow find time, and it works. After all, I find the time for hunting, shooting and fishing, so I can find the time for this too. I'm not advocating that this regimen is for you, just that it is what works for me after much trial and error. You'll find your groove and it will pay off.
Best of luck in your endeavors to lose weight. I applaud your efforts.
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