Right after Thanksgiving I adopted a ketogenic diet (I took a break for an Xmas Caribbean cruise)...no carbs, no sugar. It took my body a minute to adjust and for awhile I was real low energy. It was hard to get in the gym.

Plus, I think I was getting burned out on my gym routine. So, I started just taking the dog on long hikes for my cardio, and I bought some kettlebells. I'm starting to see the payoff. After my yearly physical, last week, I had dropped 20-25 pounds and my bloodwork was excellent. I plan to incorporate some yoga into the mix and maybe invest in a weighted vest for my hikes.