Start Simple

My philosophy is simple: Make small changes every week, build on these changes over time, and you will see big results in your nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle goals. You might think that this type of plan is too slow-paced or not difficult enough for you (leading a healthier life should be overwhelming and burdensome, shouldn't it?!), but you'd be wrong! Making small changes and adding to them every week ensures your success because you are able to maintain them over time. Not sure? Just look at what Safowler1964, a Healthy Living With Ellie member, posted on the Message Boards:
"This is the best! I love Ellie, and she has helped motivate me so much! I've been a yoyo-ER for years — I'm 43 and have been overweight since my 20-somethings. I've been watching Ellie for over a year, which encouraged me to get off my duff and get moving! I jumped at the chance to do this plan. Ellie is great and a great motivator for small changes that DO add up big. Since I started making small changes 14 weeks ago (first with the book, now with the site), I have gone from an extra-extra-large top to a large, adjusted my belt loop three times, and gone from a size 13 pair of jeans to a size 11!"
Starting small and working your way up to multiple changes is the way to go. No need to stress about doing everything at once — take a deep breath (or two), make a plan, and take some small steps in the right direction. You can do it!