Fun fact about the Allentown rest stop... It's the busiest rest stop in PA in terms of traffic / sales volume, its also only one of 3 rest stops in the state with access from both the north and south lanes. Hickory Run is another.
BTW I guess you know ski season is over when when turnpike rest stop facts and photos are a topic on PASR. Haha
Speaking from experience, you can lose 50lbs without exercising. I didn't run, ride a bike, etc. But from June to December 2008 I lost 51lbs counting calories.
Obviously, doing both at the same time is the best, but if you have to chose one, dieting is far more effective.
Sorry to point out the obviously but you have to start exercising. Its great that your trying to get your diet in order but that will only take you so far.
Do you drink a lot of water? Try drinking only water (and coffee I suppose) at work. Its an easy way to reduce your caloric intake and simultaneously "tricking" your stomach into thinking your full.
This was better than my first pow day in Colorado because there was more competition for fresh...crazy last day of the season at Blue was winter and second last day was spring. GSSucks has on the nice shorts.