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Jef Collier
Buffalo, NY

With new year's resolutions time coming up, the tendency is to do too much. Focus on doing just one thing, but doing it completely and well.

Sue Lipton
San Francisco, CA

I help frustrated people first discover what REALLY makes them happy, then map steps to coach and motivate them to actually achieve it. It works!

Dr. Sandy McKenzie
Chattanooga/Orlando, TN

If I'm feeling the midday slump, I'll go for a five-minute walk down the hall. Another easy way to revitalize is massaging between your thumb and index finger.

Melissa Douglas
Lincoln Park, MI

I always carry a bag of almonds or carrots to snack on, instead of grabbing for the potato chips in the vending machine. Healthy, convenient a saves $!

Barbara Meyers
Geneva, IL

Bring along your ipod or CD player for your run. It helps motivate and distract you, and increases your heart rate too.

Misty Barnes
Harrisburg, PA

Take five minutes before bedtime to seclude yourself and focus on breathing, which helps eliminate anxiety from daily stressors.

Julie Berger
Canton, OH

When hitting the gym, check if there is an interesting class to take, instead of the usual treadmill run. It keeps me motivated, and I can't stare at the clock!

Karen Foster
Brookline, MA

I love jogging, but this year added swimming to my fitness regimen. It's helped with injury prevention and general activity fatigue. Next year: Biking or inline skating . Kim Lorenzo

Kim Lorenzo
Boulder, CO

In the beginning of the year, I mark my calendar to check in with my health and fitness goals for the upcoming year. I do this touch-base quarterly as the seasons change to make it easy to remember.

Samantha Meyers
San Fransisco, California

I work out a lot, but I also remember to take time off for my body to recover and recharge my interest level.

Richard Rycroft
Hartford, CT

It's not that I love working out -- but burning extra calories means I can handle being on the losing end of a bout with Haagen Dazs once in a while (or maybe twice in a while).

Terry McWhirter
Dallas, Texas

When hitting the gym, check if there is an interesting class to take, instead of the usual treadmill run. It keeps me motivated, and I can't stare at the clock!

John Yumis
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Always shower right after a workout to avoid nasty breakouts.

Jillian Weathers
Houston, Texas

Working out in the morning is best: It gives you a big boost of energy, and that is a grrrrrreat way to start off your day!

Rita Fay
Charleston, IL

"Low-fat" doesn't always mean "low calorie." Watch the hype and read the nutrition facts label on a product. Prepare to be surprised!

Jennifer Whiteway
Chicago, IL

When choosing a fitness regimen, pick an activity you like -- not one someone else likes. You'll be more inclined to stick with it.

Lisa Paparazzo
New York, NY

"I work out three days a week because I love to swim. If you do an activity you truly enjoy, you're more likely to stick with it."

Jennifer C.
Weston, CT

I can't stress enough how important it is to eat breakfast! Once I started, I found I snacked much less during the evening and before bed.

Kristen Daly
Montclair, NJ

I keep a list of fitness resolutions on my nightstand. This way, I begin and end the day with a reminder of my long term goals.

Melissa Levine
Fairfax Stone, WY

Be careful in the summer -- when melted chocolate ice cream is refrosted, it turns out to be unhealthy for you. So don't overdo it! Have a perfect summer and very fun vacation!!

Alkisti M
Marietta, GA

Stick to a fitness routine by providing yourself with an incentive. If I run 4 times per week or more, I indulge in an extra hour of Law & Order.

Tracy Monaco
Bedford, NH

I've suffered from high anxiety my entire life, and just recently decided to take a class on breathing techniques. I definitely recommend it -- what a difference!

Dana Carnegie
Gloucester, MA

Don't drink coffee on an empty stomach or else you will feel butterflies in your stomach, just like me now!

Leonidas Paparoglou
Rogers, Arkansas

Take a multivitamin daily, but not on an empty stomach. It can sometimes make you nauseous!

Brenda Macrolina
Middletown, NJ

Like brushing your teeth or washing your face, add your workout to your general daily routine. Then, you'll get used to doing it regularly.

Donna Costello
Santa Monica, CA

If a family member is reluctant to get a yearly physical, tell him/her how that decision affects the whole family (and that you love them).

Phil Townshend
Cleveland, OH