Yo Sniggle! Thank you for the kind words of encouragement. It appears we are on the same page, for the most part.

I'm trying, with limited success, to shed weight with intermittent fasting. Unfortunately, the hunger pangs make it very difficult to sleep, and food is on my mind far too often. At least I've managed to give up the Monster Energy Zero and the sugars. That plus exercise should provide some progress. Best of luck to you as well, friend.

Yesterday, I was unable to escape the control room and do any stairs, so instead I did one set of ten alternating (1x10) 20lb one arm dumbbell clean and press . Nothing too strenuous.

Today I got to the stairs.
20 trips up and down the two flights, moderately quick pace.
Time: 11:44
Avg heart rate: 153

Good sweat afterwards! Looking forward to doing 30,40,50 sets.

EDIT:
Tacked on an afternoon walk, w/o heart monitor
Distance: 1 mile even
Time: 17:30
Intensity: Brisk pace - 3.4 miles/hr