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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nnms" data-source="post: 7649896" data-attributes="member: 83293">Having gains eroded by eating is probably the most frustrating part of trying to lose body fat.  Body fat is stored energy, so there's not too many ways of getting rid of it that don't involve expending energy.In the end though, success or failure will depend on a change in life style.  And the acceptance that this is a long term issue.  Anyone who has struggled with their weight on a long term basis just need to think back five years and imagine if they did half an hour of moderate exercise every day and got their food under control.  They'd easily weigh 75+ pounds lighter (assuming that much fat is there to lose).  That's what's possible over the next few years.  It's not an easy road to start on, but if you're going to be around five years from now, how do you see your life then?  How do you want it to be?While fitness and exercise are not primarily about weight loss, excessive body fat combined with a sedentary life style is asking for massive problems down the road-- on top of the issues it causes right here and now.We don't need expensive equipment.  We can do everything we need to be healthy using our own body weight.  Some simple equipment can certainly help, but the most important thing is to start moving and getting eating under control.</blockquote>