Are you opposed to getting out and walking or hiking? You live in a beautiful area and I would bet you could get out and do a 40 minute walk. It might give you time to reflect too as you take in the air and scenery while you get healthy.

Do you like to listen to music or other stuff you could download into an ipod? If you don't want to do this alone have you looked to see if there are any MeetUp groups that are similar age and fitness level that would like to join you?

Other people and their opinions need not have any traction with you. You are doing amazingly well so celebrate that, not some past perceptions that don't really have anything to do with who you are now...and p.s. I am the nicest person in the world and "just right", like you. Mean people do suck, but they aren't all skinny, just sayin'

Best to you! I wish you were here so you could hike my hills with me
We could be each others cheer leader