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					Originally Posted by  kayaker
					 
				 
				In any case, watching what you eat and being active is more important than the actual weight loss.  The loss is more of a side benefit.  I'd rather be my weight now and exercising regularly and being fit, than being my ideal weight and not. 
			
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 That is exactly how I am trying to approach this. I realize that as I am approaching 50 my body has just changed. I need to eat smaller portions and healthier foods. That does not mean that I can't have the occasional rack of ribs or a plate of chicken wings. It just means that I need to be eating smarter on a daily basis and getting regular exercise. Slowly but surely it is a lifestyle change not a diet.