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Cutting plans and cutting back

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Happy New Years to one and all and sorry I’m a week late in that.  Between my back and at home PT and going in for PT, it’s been a lot going on.  My back is feeling a bit better and progressing.  The disc is still a bit bulged, but imaging shows a1/3rd improvement, so the docs and therapists think that the issue should resolve itself without surgical intervention…. I just gotta keep up on the work at home.  Stretching, weight management, and core strength.  I’m not complaining (much) about that, since it’s a daily reminder to stretch, move, and NOT have a extra snack.  I’m down 2.5kg in just the last three weeks making ONLY those changes; add in a stationary bike ride and planks 4-5x a week and cutting out soda and drinking more herbal tea with a fruit or veg for a snack and I’m hoping to come into spring about 7kg down and come into summer at a slim 77kg, instead of the 87.5kg I’m at currently.  Also, I’m going to note… I will be doing this all WITHOU...