On heavy workout days I my goal is to get at least 12,000 steps and on days without workouts my goal is to get at least 17,000 steps. Like after a workout, after a long brisk walk I feel better. It also reminds me to continue eating healthy everyday. During walks I tune out from daily stress and listen to either the radio or a favourite podcast. I am wondering what others in this community are thinking of (or are already) doing?

Have not stared tracking closely enough, but I need to start. Need to pick up a scale this week. I am sure that I am doing exactly what you suggest , not enough protein and too many calories.

Tomorrow never really comes (i.e. I will start tomorrow) January 1 is just a date, I am staying committed now to workouts, but I am starting now to really focus more on my nutrition .... anyone else in Mack's community trying the same?

Definitely I need to focus more on nutrition, or what I mean is planning meals that provide me the right combinations of proteins, carbs, fats, etcetera at the right time during the day.

Hello Mack, as you know last year I lost 3% of my body fat, which to some may not sound like a lot to some readers, but to me it was a sign that I was on the right track and I felt better. It also allowed me to hit a goal of starting to decrease my body fat. I need to now focus on my nutrition and hope maybe some other members here can give me some suggestions. I work out 3 to 4 days a week, 2 supper hard (right Mack), but I also walk a lot and average 15 to 18 K steps a day … I do it for activity but do it more to be outside. If anyone has some suggestions for easy carbs to eat before a workout etc, let me know. That is Mack for this community.