I don't have a problem that I'm never going to look like Audrey Hepburn - but I don't want to be carrying as much excess baggage as I presently am, either.

Makes total sense - I'm with you on this one, completely. I just feel better - healthwise & in my clothes - when I'm a solid size smaller, about 20 pounds less than I currently am. And exercise (and at my age, sadly, eating less overall) is the best way to get there, because the muscle tone helps hugely with the feeling better/feeling more comfortable part of things.

So, good for you!