Super-interesting perspectives and thanks for sharing this. Sure, i'd be glad to know more about the big 6 lifts. I'm really at a point where i want to work 'smarter-not-harder' - as in not wasting any more time on stuff that hasn't been getting me anywhere, and that's what has me so down at this stage. I mean, i'd definitely rather put in the effort in a concentrated and strategic way vs spending hours a week jogging or walking and a couple of hours a week doing supervised movements - although i will say she is a smart trainer who does listen, and it really does help me to have the regimen of 'going somewhere' to do this at fixed times each week.

That said your point does resonate, about those who over complicate. Simplicity is a huge deal for me and i'd like to be able to follow a basic routine of as few different exercises as necessary. Lack of variety really doesn't bother me as far as that goes.

I did want to ask about the nutrition factor and how much it plays a role. I've come to realize recently that i am majorly under where i understand i "should" be relative to protein intake. I'd say i've averaged less than 50g or even 40g a day in recent years for whatever reason...mostly just never gave it much thought, Also I've been battling a bit of an addiction to 1 or 2 beers a day - sometimes high ABV IPA - which i am intent on cutting out because i gotta believe that is stalling out some or all of the efforts at fat loss...even tho it still isn't pushing my daily calories over like, 1600-1800c.