My trainer once said that if people would simply brisk walk 30 minutes per day, lift weights for ten minutes 3x/week, and eat junk only on Sunday, he'd be out of job. I believe him! We all know how much better we feel after a good workout. So what are you waiting for?

If you are having trouble getting started or are intimidated by the beautiful girls and over-muscled men in the gym, I might suggest you begin by reading the book, Body for Life, by Bill Phillips. There are a lot of books on fitness in any bookstore, but this particular book provides one of the most common sense, and easily implemented, approaches to health and wellness I've ever read. If you think you are simply too busy, you'll be pleasantly surprised that these workouts are designed for busy people…and average ordinary people.

In a nutshell:
1. Do 20-25 minutes of aerobics 3x/week, using the format recommended in Body for Life.     (Although recent studies suggest 4-5 sessions of aerobic workout per week may be more     appropriate).
2. Do weight resistive exercises for 40-45 minutes 3x/week, again using the format     recommended in Body for Life.
3. Be true to your diet 6 days per week and make Sunday your junk day!
4. Take adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants every day.

If you simply implemented these four recommendations, you'd be well on your way to regaining your health and your figure!