surfsteve: I agree with some of what you said. First of all, people need to start easy if they are just beginning an exercise program. It takes time to gain strength and stamina, especially if one is older.
surfsteve wrote:Over training is the most common mistake people make. DOMS stands for delayed onset muscle soreness. It is a very real thing. Most people don't realize how bad they are going to hurt in a few days when they start exercising and the temptation is too great for them.
Also I agree that slowly changing the diet is the way to go.
surfsteve wrote:Just like shocking your body from too much exercise, don't try and change your diet over night. It's best to add one good thing at a time and/or take one or bad thing out at a time.
Some of the other things you said I agree with and some I disagree with. But I think these two items are solid, good advice.