My questions are: a) Were you considered obese or over weight before you started training for these races? b) If exercising wasn't the problem, then was it fo

My questions are: a) Were you considered obese or over weight before you started training for these races? b) If exercising wasn't the problem, then was it food choices? Did you have to resort to something other than simply lowering calorie intake to reach (and maintain) a healthy weight. Your also correct I haven't posted any references, my exposure to dieting/lifestyle changes and weight loss is little more than what I hear from colleague, what few articles pop up on hacker news, CBC radio and the little research I've done myself. Also thank you for the book recommendation, I'll be sure to check it out.