Just 5 years ago, I was 30 pounds overweight, unhealthy and so ready to take back my life.  Like a lot of people, I was a yo-yo dieter and went from one fad diet to the next.  None of them worked long term.  Once I made the decision to take charge of my health, I created a plan of attack and never looked back.

1st – I cleaned out my pantry and refrigerator.  ALL the junk food, sugar, white flour, sodas and more, were tossed.  Clean eating became a lifestyle. I’ll never diet again.
2nd – I began eating small meals and eating 5 – 6 times daily, about every 3 hours.  I’ll never stave myself again.  I’ll never stuff myself again.  Feeling satisfied is the only way to go.
3rd – Water replaced sodas and other sugary drinks.
4th – I started walking, then running, then entering half marathons.  Check out the running program I created, Running for Absolute Beginners.
5th – Weight lifting became a big part of my success. In the beginning, I did some weight training 3 days a week and cardio 3 days.  Today, I workout 6 days a week and typically combine weight training with some form of cardiovascular exercise. Working out has become as natural as waking up in the morning.  Dumbbells are my best friend!

Be sure to check out, 5 Daily Menus – How I’ve Maintained My Ideal Weight for 5 Years – Part 1.