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@mooks
It really is a big case of HTFU - if you haven't been active for a while then it'll be hard - one gear or twenty - but fixed will get you fitter faster and you'll soon find yourself pushing yourself to breaking point to get up that hill even faster.
There's always an easier option, but if you stick with what you've got, in a couple of weeks you'll get it. Grit your teeth, concentrate on getting a consistent cadence, watch the weight fall off and realise that you're actually enjoying yourself.