re: ******OT Health & Fitness Thread******

Hi all. Old Sarge pointed me this way and I wanted to stop by and introduce myself and give a little history and my current progress.

The day after Christmas last year I was a heavy meal away from 300 pounds. That really broke me. So I decided I was going to do something to stop growing out and start getting fit. I started working out at first just by walking the ramps in my parking garage at work at lunch for 30-40 minutes. I cut my portion sizes down and cut out soft drinks. I only drink on special occasions now like birthdays anniversary etc.
Back in January I knew I would need a goal more tangible than the nebulous get healthy; so I made a deal with my wife. When I get to 240 pounds I get a new hunting rifle. So with that goal in mind I started going to the gym every morning before work to do elliptical work for 30-40 minutes and still do my garage walking at lunch. I am 8 pounds form my 240 goal. Hoping to reach it before the end of the month. However, I don't want to stop there. I really want to get into good enough shape that I can do mountain hunts and other outdoors type stuff. So mu ultimate goal is to maintain between 185 and 200. I want to get there and build good functional strength while doing it.
Does anyone have a favorite plan or program they do that builds functional strength? I'm not really concerned about bulk or size because I don't want to add too much weight. More interested in function endurance and strength. Thanks in advance for any knowledge.