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OK, here I go on my way to toning up and losing one size. Maybe you wouldn't bother to lose one size, or it doesn't fit in your schedule right now, but I know better than to let those extra pounds accumulate. My workout plan will never (again) get put off.

This time, My best friend and I are going to start a personal training software program called P90X to get toned up and shed a few of those just had to have them chocolate bars and that extra glass of wine at dinner.

I found that my problem with gaining weight was that it started with a mindset that was hard to reverse.

Fifteen years ago I lost 80 pounds and kept it off.

When I originally decided to lose weight I saw how I had gone from a size 6 to a size 16. I felt ugly and fat.

Here's How I Did It Then (And Now):

• Packed up all the goodies in the entire house - including cars, boat, motor home and pantry - Gave it to my (ex) husband to take to work and leave it there. It filled up four big boxes.
• Eliminated fast food restaurants 100%
• Set a date to start one month in advance.
• Got comfortable exercise clothes that fit for 3 different (smaller) sizes
• Threw away the scales - Right into the garbage can!
• Set up a reward night one time a week on Saturday night
• Prepared several healthy meal recipes in advance
• Set realistic goals and expectations
• Began with a walking program, moved into an aerobic program after I got one size away from my ideal weight, moved into a weight lifting program then combined my weight lifting with an aerobic program and changed it up to hit all my muscle groups in a one-week period.
• Results - Total time to lose weight = 2 years +

Was it worth it - OH, you bet it was! And, just in time for my 20 year reunion, too! I was a size 2. One unexpected benefit that I didn't account for was this - I learned to love myself even more.

One of the easiest ways to begin the fitness training process is to look at the Personal Training Software available today. With technology, everything is instant. Fitness training programs are no different.

If you are inside your home, you can already work out with a fitness training program. You don't have to go to the gym and enroll, or even try to figure out where you can fit it in before or after work which could cost you an appointment or two.

If you like this idea or are at least interested in it, then you should investigate the personal training software available. No gym membership required, no worries about your schedule, or pressure yourself to meet a workout deadline for weight loss. Instead, you download the software, comfortably read the guides, watch the fitness videos, and try them out in the convenience of your (no audience) home.

Get up off the couch and participate, or you'll just end up complaining about how you, "Just can't seem to lose any weight, even though you got this GREAT software!"

The P90X Extreme Home Fitness program is the personal fitness training software that we are starting on Sunday. Aside from the fact that it is not difficult to follow, it is also 100% guaranteed. The programs created in this fitness software were especially designed so that anyone who is willing to follow it can.

And if you get as a great a workout partner as I have then he won't make you take your before picture until you get to the three week place in your training - What a sweetheart! LOL

We both agreed that since he gets so much exercise at work that I would begin the program on my own and he would join me at the three week mark - A goal we can achieve and sustain. Since we set the date to begin nearly a month ago, I can't wait to get started!

With this program, we are given 13 videos, a training manual and food guide (nutrition Plan), and tips to keep us motivated along the way. We only need weights, pull up bar, a solid chair, resistance bands, heart rate monitor, yoga blocks, body fat tester, and power stands. This makes it an affordable venture and since we are sharing it then we are splitting the cost.

No one can force you to take this step. You have to want it. For those of you that do, I can tell you that it is worth it to feel healthy - the benefits are too countless to name here.

For those of you who can't seem to get started, I can't tell you anything about a stomach that sags over the front of your legs when you sit down that you don't already know. However you try to convince yourself that extra weight is good - It's not. It's unhealthy and is the cause of numerous ill health problems.

We chose the P90X fitness software program because my buddy has used it successfully before and liked the guides, manuals and videos that went with it. I had seen his results back then, so I knew he was honest. Any fitness training program is intended to give you results, but the P90X extreme home fitness program also suited our schedules, our workout area (room size limits), it requires very little in the way of equipment and you don't have to be a gym instructor to figure it out - it's simple, and it suits our desire to tone, firm and lose weight.

You are the master of your own plan and you can slow the program down, but you won't achieve maximum results in the 90 day plan that the program outlines. Working out at your convenience will limit your results, so have a plan that keeps you moving forward.

And if it seems like too much then start with something else - something achievable, like walking off the weight before you begin a fitness training program, or you'll give up and you won't sustain.

• It takes 21 Days to make something a habit so plan to commit to a 21-Day period before you decide to quit - It works because you tricked yourself into creating a healthy habit!

The rest will be "GRAVY" (Always order that stuff on the side so you can throw it away easier).

If personal training software doesn't appeal to you then there is still one thing left that you can do and you have NO EXCUSES to ignore this suggestion:

GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY

- SUNDAY - Started program today, did a junk food mine sweep of all the cabinets and cleared them of potentially dangerous food items. Went to the grocery store for fruits and vegetables and healthy snack bars. My mouth is watering but my brain is saying, "Why!?" . . . First routine - Tonight! Wish me luck!

- TUESDAY - Switching the food in the house is a PIA, but after eating healthy for 48 hours, I actually feel better - more energy and by eating more often, I am eating less. Grocery Stores and Healthcare are in cahoots! It is NOT easy to sort through the myriad of shelves through all the (can I say CRAP?) to get to the healthy food items is darn near impossoble. had to go to 2 stores to complete my shopping list because the general grocery store only carried - CRAP.

- MONDAY - Passed all fitness test requirements - took test today-start Tomorrow. I was going to begin the program last Sunday, but fear got in my way, so I start Tuesday with the Lean program. I gave myself a week to gather exercise weights and items and acclimate my body to a change of eating habits and foods. Pull ups are my weakness, but that's fine, I'm gonna do GREAT! Don't try this program - not even the Lean - unless you can pass the fitness test, it's a real testimonial to how well you'll do with the program! Start out with a lesser program and work up to it if you need to. My partner will go the Classic route, but I don't want to look like Mighty Mouse. A simple change in diet has already done wonders! got myself a cool drink last week, was so thirsty, I popped the top and took a huge swig and would have spit it out if I could have done it without gagging because I practically gagged on the sugar - 28 g of sugar in Lipton Tea. Watch your labels carefully! I dumped the rest out immediately and had to wash my mouth out with a tall glass of water. I'll be more careful next time I'm thirsty and grab a water instead.

- WEEK 1-WEDNESDAY - It's official, I began my week 1 today. I waited one extra day because I injured my calf when I sprained my ankle so gave it 24 hours to heal. I love the encouragement I get on the vid, the tips on how to get the most out of your moves and that I couldn't touch the floor when I began the vid, but I easily could after the first workout. I also greatly appreciate that the method they use is the same one I trained in 14 years ago, so it's going to be tough - I couldn't do full reps on every single exercise, but I'm not worried. I did the ones I could do correctly and I tried. Failure is not an option with me. Space needed = 5.5' x 6', 5lb. weights, water, mat And, guess how old I am - I dare you ;-)

- WEEK 1 - WEDNESDAY - First week is over and I lost 7 pounds and 1 " off my hips, 1/2" off my waist, and got so excited that I stopped measuring - Which workout did I like best? - Kenpo! It was so much fun that I may take classes after this is over. Where did I struggle? - Flexibility, but that just takes practice. What did I find the most exhilarating? - Completinbg my first week! Do I love it? YES!

- Had to take a hiatus from working out - Life got in my way, but just so you know, I walk every single day and I have lost 14 - Yes FOURTEEN pounds so far. I am 4 pounds away from my goal weight so I am going to refocus on toning and BTW - Feels so good!

- SUNDAY - Celebrate Your Wins. It can't ALL be work and no play or you'll give up on your goals. I treat myself once a week with a bowl of nonfat yogurt ice cream, cashews, chocolate syrup, butterscotch syrup, topped with one teaspoon of whipped cream. Yummy!

- Thursday - I totally took a Christmas and New Year break and gained 8 pounds. SO WHAT! I also got the beginning of carpal tunnel in my right hand and caught a cold. I enjoyed every minute of those 8 pounds and would do it again! I also realized that it's really hard to stay motivated - even if you do treat yourself once in awhile. So, I found a local gym instead of only working out at home. I needed to understand that it helps (me) to look at and be around real people in a gym. I use the gym for cardio - 30 minutes on 3 different cardio machines (10 minutes dedicated time on each machine) - stair stepper, bicycle, walking/jogging machine. Switching it up keeps me from getting bored, but first I S T R E T C H out. I walk 14 blocks to get there, and 14 blocks back home in every kind of weather and leave the house when it's dark outside. With the help of an athletic trainer, I agreed to increase my workout 5 minutes a week. By the time Thursday got here (today), I was so excited to get my extra 5 minutes at the gym next week that I can't wait for Monday to get here! My plan is to substitute my video workout with my gym workout slowly until I'm not working out at home and then switch it back - just to stay entertained. The gym is a community gym, and it is very affordable and includes a pool and ice skating rink and hot tub and sauna and they are all over town - with interchangeable membership passes! Check out yours!

- WEDNESDAY - Already! Nearly another week has passed and those (eight) 8 pounds I gained are-almost-completely GONE - Vanished! No longer cluttering my waist and butt! I came across these tips and because they apply to my own workout and thinking, I am sharing them with you here this morning before I head out on my 14 block walk. No matter what you do - Just breathe! One step at a time is how I believe we all reach our goals. Now put the donut down and get moving!

• Exercising every day, even if only for 15 -30 minutes, brings the most beneficial effects.
• Keep the effort and exertion within your own comfort zone. The phrase "no pain, no gain" does not apply -- do not follow it.

I don't (personally) believe in this policy completely - You'll need to experience some shake-up of your regular routine if you want to see results - There can be some discomfort in giving up bad habits for healthy ones - Believe in yourself and don't stop believing in your ability to succeed. "No Pain, No Gain Is For Losers" - You GO - !

• Do not exercise shortly after getting out of bed. Take "5" and S T R E T C H first!

• Add to your back exercises by doing a gentle cardiovascular activity such walking (the best), cycling or swimming.
• Avoid exercising with additional weights.
• Instead, if you want to increase the intensity, increase the number of repetitions.
• Be patient and stick with it.

It takes time to feel the benefits of exercising.

- Wednesday - Headed to the gym this morning. This week I added another 5 minutes to my workout. That means 10 minute stretch, 30 minutes cardio, 20 minutes weights. Feels great to have enough time to get a decent set of reps in with a selected body part - Like legs, bi's & tri's, chest, abs, back - that's my 5 day work out now and for my life and schedule it is - nearly - perfect, but adding 5 more minutes next week and then 5 more again, is my idea of perfect! I was walking to the gym this week and realized that even if I don't feel like getting in a full workout it is important that I at least have 30 minutes of cardio. Everyone is different. For me, I need to allow life to give me a break once in awhile and just take the 15 minute walk and back to and from the gym as my workout. It takes 20 days to start a habit. This is now habit. Taking a bath and looking down at a slim stomach, watching my clothes get bigger and fit better - that is my thrill. Gotta go! Just get up and get moving, even if you are only moving for TEN - YES 10 - minutes a day. Just start somewhere. The only thing you have to lose is that extra glob of fat you're hauling around - that HAS TO BE exhausting!

- Saturday - I got up this morning, thought about adding a day to my workout at the gym, made a small breakfast sandwich, looked at the smiling face of my sweety across the room and said to myself, "NAH." But what is really exciting to me today, what I wanted to share with you is that I went to the closet to pick out something to wear and saw a cute jean jacket and pants set that I haven't worn since last year - A size 6 - And I put it on. It fits PERFECT! It fits comfortably and there is room in the waistband for my hand. Don't say you don't have time. You have 24 hours in every single day. You can find half an hour - even if you are grabbing ten minutes at a time - do some kind of exercise - some kind of something that makes you sweat or pant harder - Start with JUST ONE THING. It can even be as simple as cutting back on your sugar intake, or eating on a smaller plate, or having ONE banana instead of two. Whatever you do - Just DO something! I LOVE my "new" outfit! You will love yours too!

- Tuesday - Want to get more out of the stair stepper and eliptical machine? Of COURSE YOU DO. Here is what you do. Cut your time in half and turn around on the stair stepper and walk backwards. Reverse the eliptical machine and also walk backwards. If you are on them ten minutes each, for instance, walk 5 minutes forward and 5 minutes backward. Not only will you feel the difference, but your butt will too! And for those of you whose butt was heading South for the Winter, this will perk you up in HALF THE TIME. Be sure to hang on to the handrails, though, because your balance will be a little off (on the stair stepper, anyway!). It takes a short time to get used to, but you'll pick it up quick (no bun pun intended)!

- Tuesday - Have you been working out hard for (at least) the last 20-40 days, five days a week - for a minimum one hour workout? Me too! And the results show - I am happy for you too! There is one phenomena that can take the wind out of your sails in this process. It happens to everyone and they often struggle to get over it, but get over it you must if you want to go to the next step. "It" is called , the dreaded plateau - when you keep working out, but you stop losing weight, firming up, toning as quickly as you did in the beginning. Too many people give up right here, adopt the same sedentary lifestyle they had before and go back to bad lifestyle habits that got them where they were in the beginning. Plus, you are probably hearing those words in your head - self-defeating words encouraging you to give up - That's why seasoned gym people see a surge of people hit the gym January through mid-March, then the flow drops off through June when you can count on returning college students to fill up the gym again, but you can count on not having to wait for a gym machine from March through December. Back to my point - Have you reached a plateau? Do you want to get through it the easiest way possible? Then here is what you do:

Take two days off from working out - Yes, indulge yourself, you have worked hard to get to this point - No doubt! Use those two days to monopolize your gym time with some "me" time. If you work out Monday-Friday then take Thursday and Friday off so you have a good four days of 'me' time. After all, you reached a plateau, there's not much you can do about it anyway - Is there! Oh Yes there is and it's EASY to get past a plateau!

After you have taken your two days off (or four if you combined it with a weekend), go back to the gym. All that has happened with a plateau - where you feel like you are standing still with your goals, is that your body and your muscles are saying to you, "We get this. You keep doing the same thing to us over and over again and we have your number memorized."

Always Start your workout with a stretch routine - It keeps you limber and warms up your muscles and it just feels real good - I'll bet you didn't even know you were that flexible!

If you began your workout with 30 minutes of cardio exercises (after you stretched) then switch your cardio to the end of your workout. If you do legs on Monday, do them on Friday instead.

Change your workout up - do it backwards. For instance, for legs, I do 4 sets of 30 on the leg press using 70 pounds of weight, in 3 different positions - toes at the bottom of the foot press for 10, feet in the middle for 10, toes on the top edge for 10 - that's one set. You can do squats instead with a weight bar and padded neck guard (I have a love/hate relationship with squats, less weight, more reps) Next I do 4 sets of leg presses on the quad machine with 35 pound weight - S L O W - to really get the burn. Next I do 4 sets of ham string presses - S L O W - with 35 pound weight, next I do calf strength presses - 40 pounds S L O W - and in that order, but since I am fighting a plateau, I do calf muscles first (instead of last), hams next, then quads, then leg presses (or squats if you prefer). Just reverse your workout - then cardio last. Reverse it or mix it up. If you can't get past your plateau and back on track in 1-2 weeks using this method then you need to add time to your workouts - 5 minutes more a week is all (per workout, not the whole week - Lazy thought that is!). Make those 5 minutes extra every workout count, too. Now get up off the couch - It's only keeping your butt comfortable (and hidden), and get moving! Did you know that there is no such thing as targeted exercises - What you do for one, you do for all. All of your muscles get the benefit of any exercise you do. Even your lungs work better.