With regard to diet, I've found that an Asian diet is very effective for losing weight. This doesn't mean the stuff you buy at a restaurant. I'm the cook in our house - well, when I'm at my house - and I tend to make stir fries. I have specialty that I used to make every week on Sunday and eat it all week. Worked for me as a single guy, but doesn't fly with my fiance. I still cook stir fries, but I've had to expand. If you search around a bit, you will find some great tasting and super easy recipes online. All you need is a wok - prefer electric - and a rice cooker for ease, or just a pot to boil it in. I use boneless chicken breasts or some type of seafood. Green peppers, red peppers, and onions are the staple ingredients in almost all of my cooking. Now I'm fighting the Battle of the Bulge in Iraq with no fresh fruits or veggies and high fat meals. This translates to a lot more mileage on the treadmill. Running 5 miles a day with a stress fracture sucks!