This is a long post that's mostly for my own notes and thoughts, shared publicly. I'm known for long posts. This one's a book.     I very much welcome your own thoughts comments questions suggestions. And I also encourage you to join.     ******************   I've been a fair amount larger than most folks for nearly all my life. As I age and watching my immediate family and friends have health issues I know I just can't stay this way and remain mobile and happy.