Great start C1Dog.
I just got back from a 1.25 hour power walk. I did a very hilly walk today. Mixing up routes. I am down 6-7 pounds, 219 lbs currently. I plan to start running again very soon. I believe after using my elliptical machine and now the power walks for a while I will not have the chronic right calf issues I have had in the past. Toes crossed.