Decius wrote:
I need to loose weight. I'm obese and I have multiple risk factors for heart disease. If I don't exercise I'm literally going to die.

A good personal trainer can do wonders. I dropped 40 pounds and 4 inches on my waist between 2004 and 2008 by finding a routine and sticking to it. Plus diet changes of course. Just my $0.02.

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