Thanks to everyone for all of the great information! Today I start with serious conditioning and diet monitoring! I'm interested to see the results by weeks end. Mini goals, I have found, are best for me. goal for this week is to simply eat healthier and workout regularly! Thanks everyone!

How about oatmeal. That's quick and easy for me to do here at work. Then maybe some fruit? An apple or grapes, bananas.....lunch I like to keep light b/c then I end up tired if I eat too much here at work. And is there any truth to the "don't eat before you go to bed?" theory?

Boss Man... diet varies since I have three children and our lives are very busy. I work full-time. Most mornings I only have coffee and only eat a cup of soup or have a salad or a chicken wrap for lunch. Dinner usually consists of a a portion of meat (chicken, pork, or fish), a vegetable and a carb ...

Thank you for the advice. I do tend to not eat much throughout the day. I always feel like I'm taking in too many calories. I'll try to eat smaller portions more often. I'm already doing the strength training to build muscle. I know that muscle will burn fat quicker. I just feel like I've hit a plat...

Hi! I am new to this forum. I am 41 years old and weigh approximately 140 pounds. I say approximately because I HATE the scales! I'm 5'6" tall and wear size 5-7. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy about 3 years ago and ever since then it seems like metabolism is nonexistent. I've started work...