Hi! My name is Jan Hicks and I'm a fitness convert. What does that mean, you ask? Well, up to about February 2008, I was part of the large percentage of Americans who are overweight and out of shape. I had a sedentary job, in which I spent most of my day in front of a computer. Pretty much all of my leisure activities were sedentary as well and I was okay with that!

Fast forward to today. I am 47 years old and have the health of a 24 year old. I lost 60 lbs and went from a size 12 to a size 2. My husband got his cholesterol under control in 4 months with no medication. We now lead lives in which we are always mindful of our health - exercise and eating right is a natural and proper part of our lives, and we live lives full of energy and positive activities and attitudes.