From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World

Goals are challenges, not threats, that excite me and motivate me to change for the better and move forward. First, I must begin with a reasonable goal given my current situation - overweight and out of shape.

Exercise: 200-300 min/week; equivalent of 40-60 min, 5 days/week
- for now, this should include 20 min/mile pace on treadmill; 10 mph on recumbent, level 5 on elliptical at 4.5 mph pace + arms/legs strength training which will vary by machine - but no less than 5# fo...