Andrea, Don, all; kudos for all your successes!

I believe the center of gravity for weight control vs. loss is an active exercise program.
Of course in the Army, physical training is part of our culture. However, having grown up in California, physical education was part of the education process from grade school to the Univ
of Calif. Thus, exercise is a daily activity
like brushing one's teeth...for me the added incentive, is I get no alcohol (Beer, wine) unless I earn it (a minimum of 60 min of cardio daily 7 days a week--cross train with swimming when I can). I believe what Andrea and Don have latched on to is the inner joy, that daily exercise brings to one's life. It's great to see you share that joy with friends and loved ones! Wes