Fern - Thanks for the explanation of online training. It might be just the right thing for someone like me who needs basic information on where to start but isn't so hard-core as to require a regular trainer. I'll look into it.

LCer - Interesting information. Light resistance sounds like a good idea. I'm definitely a different shape than the last time I was this weight - last time I did it with lots of exercise and was much firmer all over. Your suggestion,

"Suggest a moderate reduction of carbs during the 8 hours following the exercise."

makes sense in the context of what you said. Everything I've ever read about sports nutrition says the opposite, but of course we're working on a whole different principal.

Thanks,

Allison