Every journey worth taking starts with a single step in the right direction. And once you’ve embarked on the road to a healthier new you, you’ll never want to turn back. But what’s the secret to keeping the forward momentum?

Knowledge about health and fitness – it’s the ammunition that will fuel the lifestyle you want. It’s kind of like the snowball effect. You start with a small, manageable amount of information and then keep packing on the facts – layer after layer – until you’re zooming toward your healthy lifestyle goals with no chance of looking back! I encourage you to keep learning everything you can about your body, nutrition, exercise, science, vitamins – anything that will maintain and invigorate your ongoing success.

Many great resources can provide you with wonderful information, inspiration and guidance. Subscribe to a monthly fitness magazine. Buy the latest self-help book. Take a healthy cooking class at your local culinary school. Attend a healthy living seminar. Browse articles and tips on the best weight-loss websites. I encourage you to build a resource library of your own. Knowledge is truly power, so keep on learning!