I am getting better at setting goals and creating new challenges for myself instead of just putting down something very general that doesn't really relate to my ck process. Here is a perfect example:

Goal: See the scale tip below 167 at least once before next Saturday.

This is a perfect goal because seeing that number once is a prelude to going down a pound. And, since I am choosing to go more slowly, it can take a while to lose that pound but it is encouraging to dip down, even briefly, to keep myself encouraged.

I am also trying to follow the Polar F-11 program which has been designed for me based on my fitness level of 37-39. It's very very hard and it has taken some dedication to figure out the monitor. But I am intrigued and so I keep at it. I also realized that I will save tons of money if I go into retirement very fit.... it is possible to die healthy you know. I have seen people do this. It was inspiring. Not that I have death on my mind, just a philosophical conversation with myself.