Ladyhawk, yes, walking is great for the legs, my wife walks with me and has stunning legs. She would catch my eye, even if I didn't know here (in fact she did, 40 years ago and still does - I'm a lucky guy).

jschwab, exercising can build muscles which are heavier than the same volume of fat. If your weight is going up and inches going down, it might not be a bad thing.

I also know that if I lay off the exercise for a few weeks, say on vacation or put into a position where I cannot, the first few days of walking adds weight to me. I figure it's water weight due to inflammation and don't worry about it.

Bob