ChilDog, I am copying and pasting your recommendations. I have a lot of homework to do and I'm glad that I came here first.

Kathleen you are doing great, keep it up. I reached 200 pound prior to joining a gym and doing strength training. I am walking again and I'm up to 30 minutes a day. I used to walk 5 miles a day and got down to 170, had a setback and gained the weight back. I find walking rewarding but I would like to try a bike.

Looking forward to hearing from you Loveit. I'm up to the challenge.