Two years ago I was more than 50 lbs. overweight, highly stressed, suffering from various skin problems, high cholesterol and signs of adult onset diabetes.

I had eczema-like outbreaks in both underarms that looked like large areas of burnt skin; a dull, pasty facial complexion and I snored loud enough to wake the neighbors.

I felt like I was going to die during a hike with friends in Hawaii.

I was unhealthy, unhappy and carried around a negative attitude so big that even Santa’s Xmas bag was small in comparison! There I was on my way to an early grave at the age of 53.

Sure, I thought about exercising. Heck I read every book about exercise, health and nutrition that my budget would allow! Unfortunately, the only action I took was to curl up in my recliner and watch a little more TV while munching down sweet desserts or salty snacks in between double-double burgers and pizza from the local fast food chains.

What scared me most was my struggling to get in and out of my own car! That was the moment that really kicked me in the butt.  I had to make a final decision whether to continuously live on happily or die.

As of today I have lost 53 lbs. and kept it off for more than a year. I have loads of energy and seldom ever get sick. My cholesterol is way down. There are no more signs of blood sugar problems.

The skin problem I had under my arms has been totally clear for sometime. My snoring has abated considerably, much to the relief of my neighbors. I feel like 35 again!

What turned it all around? Simple: 2 things.

• A desire to be healthy, happy and fit in with my friends and our activities together and
• ACTION! Simple actions taken consistently with my thoughts focused continually on my goals as though they were already achieved.

1. Get plenty of sleep each night.
2. Get out and exercise for 20 minutes each day (you don’t need to set any land speed records, just get out there and get started, you will improve regularly).
3. Take a couple of 5 minute breaks each day to relax.   Deep breathing is excellent (no, not while inhaling the smoke from a cigarette!).
4. Eat Sensibly.
5. Take high quality nutritional supplements (it pays to use the best and not skimp in this important area).
6. Have a small amount of your favorite sinful food every day! Yes, you heard me right. Just do it and enjoy! It is better to allow yourself this simple pleasure as it will allow you to stay with the plan. Don’t agonize over it, just go for it and don’t overdo it.

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