06/04/2008 21:54:36

Congratulations on your life-style change!  That is the first step!!  I guess my advice is to take it one day at a time.  Don't get discouraged if you have a "bad" day, just try to keep it as consistent as possible with your exercise and healthy eating/no smoking.  Grampahawk also has some great advice that I highly recommend too, find and set a goal for yourself.   Good luck!!

06/04/2008 09:15:52

My advice is to find some physical challenge that you want to get fit for. Then find some other people who are intersted in the same thing so you get a sense of being part of a team. "Being in shape" just does not provide the same motivation as having a goal such as running in a 5K race, riding a bike for a 20 mile charity event, backpacking into a wilderness campsite, or climbing a mountain. Find something that will excite you. The main reason that I climb mountains is that I have to stay in shape, not just to be able to do it for the challenge, but also because I don't want to slow down, or let down, the people who are with me. Good luck. Let me know if you find that special goal.