Hi Flinty! My doc says weight loss is 95% diet, but that exercise is essential for health. She recommended I do 30 min. most days on the treadmill (walking fast) & do strength training twice a week (I use a DVD for that).

As far as motivation, after you've done it for a few weeks you get used to it & feel energized afterwards so you almost look forward to it. I keep a food & exercise journal to keep me motivated. I try to do a little on the Stairmaster before I do the treadmill. The Starimaster is very hard for me. I'm up to only 6 min.! But I started at 4 so I'm slowly improving.--Suzy