Not sure what combination of factors got me going, but for the past month (4 fridays ago) I have been doing a good chunk of exercise each and every day.

At work I am lucky enough to be able to do 2 20-minute walks each day. Before 4 fridays ago I did this on average 3 to 4 times a week with maybe a day of doing just one 2 minute walk. Since then I have done it every day 2 of them except when recovering from a stomach flu.

I have also used my gazelle either 6 or 7 days a week going from about 25 minutes to now 40 minutes a day.

I am doing a bit more strength training with push-ups and dumb bells and exercise bands.

All together I could not have asked for better results. My wife says I am snoring much less. I wake up with more energy. I have more energy during the day. I am not as hungry, so I can make better food choices. Very excited.

In the past I have led with changes to eating to try to lose weight. This time it was first exercising every day and boy I can tell I am going to lose what I want and keep it off. Why? So much more energy. Eating less has not for me ever produced that.

Down at 8-12 pounds from 4 weeks ago and probably have more muscle so very happy....

GOOD FOR YOU!! Wonderful job, and 8-12lbs lost in a month?? WONDERFUL!!

Let me share a saying that was pounded in my head while I was in basic training..

WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER!!

So true

Great job getting moving! Thanks for sharing your success!

yay keep up the great work ....

That is wonderful! I can identify with this. I've been eating better and starting an exercise program for less than 6 weeks and I feel much better already. It's partly a mental thing and partly physical. My energy level is increasing, not by leaps and bounds, but a little. And any improvement is good.

Thanks for sharing - and keep it up!

Congratulations, Diamond!

When I hit my one month of exercise mark, I was so excited. And the great thing is, now that you're going for a record, you won't want to stop, because it will take you a whole month to get back to where you are now. It's a great cycle!