Thin may be in, but fat is where it's at

[Trotline]

1st Post - I picked up some extra lard when I quit smoking and a self defense line (see my topic title).  Currently eat vegetables,lean meats, but not getting the performance out of this because I eat other stuff as well (processed foods, sugar) and don't control my intake amounts of good but high calorie stuff (nuts,etc) and what I am learning are bad (grains).  No real exercise plan either, as much as I want to BS myself, mowing the lawn isn't really exercise.  I expect to learn and implement much about eating and exercise from Nerd Fitness.  Goal is to be in shape enough that I can get back to the Rockies for downhill skiing and be able to compete more effectively in USPSA.  

[Krunchy]

Welcome! One thing that has really helped me is to make small changes over time. If you want mowing the lawn to be a good exercise then consider getting a push mower I had(have) a really hard time with sugar and processed goods too. Got the processed goods out of my diet, but still working on eliminating sugar. It's a hard one imo. The tools are here though Good luck on your fitness journey!