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I used to be in great shape. But after several years of health problems and numerous surgical procedures, to include lumbar fusion at four levels, I was a mess. At 5'9" and age 66 with severe loss of muscle mass, I was up to 233 pounds, of FAT.

Six months ago I decided enough was enough, and did something about it. I am now down to 180 lbs. and my goal is 160. I dropped my calorie intake down to 1200 per day and started out with light exercises and slow walks.

I now work out at home with free weights (insuring to keep back out of compression) on a Gold's Gym XR5 exercise center and walk very fast for 40 minutes a day.

My doctor has been amazed, I have gone from 13 prescription drugs, to none. Just one example, my blood pressure when on meds was 195 over 120, today, no meds, and it is 132 over 70.

Aside from vitamin & nutrient supplements, I haven't changed what I eat, I just eat a hell lot less of it.