Thank you everyone for the compliments. It has been quite an adventure to get to this point, but I do like how I look now and plan on looking this way until I croak.
I think initially the thing I grappled with the most of just being motivated enough to get started. Once I got over the hump, it became second nature for me to just workout.
I try to get 3-4 days a week and like Terry said, it doesn't matter what you do (for women) just do something. I often tell my girlfriends who has seen my tranformation happen to just get out and walk to start. Once you get used to just getting in the habit of getting some exercise, the rest is easy.
I also watch what I eat but still allow myself a "cheat date". Like everything else in life, moderation is key ;)
Now that the snowboarding season has come to an end for me, time to get geared up for both golfing and water-skiing season! Oh and I'm in training for two triathlons this year. I did one last year finished in 1 hour and 5 seconds, I need to beat that time this year :D