Meaux,

I moved from Europe to Texas and I gaind 20 pounds (I guess this is not difficult, when you see the food portions here). Not changed my life- and eating habits, it surprised me. On top of all my bloodpressure was high (I never had high boodpressure), so my doc put me on medication ( I really can't stand pills) I started researching why and what happend to me: the food here is different...mmhh, to much hidden surprises like sugar, artificial sweetner like aspartame, splenda ..., salt and additive...and much much more
I could go on forever...
My changes:
Cardiotraining: 5 times a week/spinning is good ...it gets the pounds rolling, or running if you like and of course what we all love is outdoor biking biking biking, but long rides!
Weight's: well this is not a favorite of mine but I do it
Foodcontrol: I don't buy processed food, I make everything from scratch
Portioncontrol: I eat from a small plate and I don't have seconds...
(don't worry I like sometimes junk food, but I have to work out more)

As we all get older, we have to increase our training and not stop. The most people make the mistake to stop after a couple of weeks, this is a no no, we have to make this as our new lifestyle... I lost my 20 pounds over a 1/2 year... no I lost even more because changing my eating habits and I added running...and I don't have to take my bloodpressure med. anymore, then everything is normal again...

That's my experience, I hope I could inspire you and wish you all the best, you will find a way keep us posted

Sorry about my English, I am working on it

You take care

Resi