Tommy I ran for years but am recovering from a 3rd metatarsal break in my foot so im on the bike for now.
IMO run early in the morning before work. Yeah its gonna suck getting up early but you will be done with the run for the day. Just remember the miltary days (i think you said you were in teh service before?)
As stated before stretch and warm up prior to excercise for a good 10 minutes. Run/jog/exert yourself for 30 minutes minimum (not including warm up) to get your heart in the target fat burning area.
i.e.- you should be feeling it and it will be a strugglebut push yourself dont stop and walk unless your gonna collapse...LOL.
Stay hydrated your pee should not stink or be yellow. Be sure and counter each Cafe con Leche with double h20. i.e.- 1 cup cubano coffe you should drink 2 cups h20
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You can eat a bannana 30 minutes before running to help give some carbs.
After a month of running 3-4 times a week for 30 move up to 45 minutes.
Good luck bro give me a ring anytime. FWIW my Wife is a body builder and trainer