Thank you pm for your great advice.

Three years ago I was out of shape and 30 lbs too heavy. After I had both knees replaced in 2022, I was 5'10" and 190 lbs. In my 30s and 40s I ran approximately 25 marathons, so I knew what it felt and looked like to be in great shape.

So I created new goals for my self, to get to 165 lbs and reduce my percent body fat from 32% to 16%

I started spin cycling 5x or 6x/week coupled with weight training. Twp-plus years later, I'm 155 lbs and my percent body fat is 19%. I feel better than I have in many, many years. I'm 70 y/o, turn 71 in October.

Your comment about weight is extremely important, and yet so few people pay attention to it. There is not a single male within 5 years of age + and - at my gym anywhere near these numbers (ok, other than me). And these guys don't seem to care.

We lived in CA for 20 years and moved back to our home state, WI, in 2018 to retire. People here weigh so much more than the majority of people I saw in CA. Wisconsin's reputation for cheese, beer, and brats is evident in the citizens, primarily the men.

Anyway, I am having. my left shoulder replaced in August and recovery should go well, considering my conditioning. There are no guarantees with any surgery, but I feel good about my chances.

Thanks again pm.

Joe