Just back from every weekend 9 am (mostly) two mile walk at nearby Centennial Park, up a few pounds to 163.

Got to 160 five years ago and have been bouncing between 157 and 165 since.
Common sense ways to lose and keep off weight are eat right and light and get lots of exercise.

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Last job was salesperson in the auto industry, lots of travel in U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
Over the years have visited every U.S. city with a major league, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, sports team except Sacramento, have gotten as close as Travis Air Force Base.

Was very busy, traveled much on Sundays, often away from home so could not eat right and get enough exercise so was heavier, up to 200 lbs.
Was on commission and made enough to retire early, eat right and light, get enough exercise, and spend more time brainstorming.
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Our Wick branch goes back to the brother of owner of Wick House in Morristown New Jersey and on back to Staines England.
Born Montgomery Alabama, 1952
During youth lived many places including Morocco and Guam, father was career Air Force.
Finished high school Le Center Minnesota, father's home town, was lefty pitcher on the baseball team, got trophy for most RBIs.
Mother, Helen Widmark, was born and grew up on a farm near Ivanhoe Minnesota.

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Served a four year enlistment in the Air Force, stationed in Japan and Italy.

Learned well the use of the most powerful weapon the world has known.
Saved enough to buy a new Chevy Vega when got out.
Graduated B.S. Business Administration, Mankato State University, took summer classes so could finish in three years.
Met wife Fumiko in Spanish class there.
During college was member of the Young Republicans.
Was delegate to 1976 Minnesota state Republican convention, saw Ronald Reagan speak.

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Was asked to stand for county Republican chairmanship by the then-chairman with his endorsement, but declined, the levee had been dry (except for Reagan who lost to Ford).
Worked as a salesman in the steelmaking, fasteners, and auto manufacturing industries.
During work years graduated MBA De Paul University, weekend and night classes as worked and traveled weekdays for job.
Along the way earned a “Competent Toastmaster” certificate.
Retired early and accelerated musing and brainstorming.

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