Through my successful lifestyle makeover with CNN's New You Revolution I learned the  importance of making small changes to improve my health and fitness. As a fitness professional I want to show you the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and how to accomplish it by taking small steps, that generate lasting results.

CNN’s New You Revolution was my catalyst. Granted, there was no magic involved and ultimately I was the one who did the work, but it was a jumpstart. Unfortunately everyone can’t be a participant, but what you can have is a support system. You have no idea how motivating it is to truly have someone interested in you reaching your goals. Had I not been lying in bed eating pancakes, and watching American Morning I might still be caught in the cycle of chronic pain, and emotional eating.

So often we are not moved to make changes in our lifestyle until we get a less than favorable report from our doctor, or we overhear a less than flattering compliment about how we look. I encourage you to take charge of your well-being and be proactive in your self-care. Your own New You Revolution is only a thought away.