I also had a 2 year sedentary period, following an injury, in which I slowly but steadily accumulated an extra 25 pounds. When I decided to do something about

I also had a 2 year sedentary period, following an injury, in which I slowly but steadily accumulated an extra 25 pounds. When I decided to do something about myself I first had to get fit, and when fit enough I took that weight off over 5 weeks sprinting stairs for an hour every 3 days; a form of high intensity interval training, which is a little more realistic. I personally don't have the willpower to diet, and diets usually fail, as they tend to make people miserable[1], so it's not something one is likely to remain beholden to indefinitely. Regular, vigorous exercise, your whole damn life, just like the doctor recommends. It's for so much more than just managing weight. Unfortunately for too many people "exercise" is a dirty word. It isn't easy to make a sustainable practice out if you've let yourself go for too long. [1]https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/diet-and-depression-2018022213309 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/diet-and-depression-2018...