Sometimes you need a “Proud Mary” moment. It’s tough to make changes unless you realize you need to. Winfrey said she really became aware of her size last May, when Tina Turner and Cher appeared on her show and she was invited onstage to sing with them to “Proud Mary.” Of course, any of us might worry how we’d look next to those ladies, whose legs reach approximately as high as my chin, but for Winfrey, her anxiety was a wake-up call that she’d put on more pounds than she was comfortable with. Having a reason to change is only the first step in harnessing your willpower, but it’s an essential one.

Here are “9 Lessons From Oprah’s Weight-Battle Defeat” by Katherine Hobson at US News & World Report.

MikeZ – “Walking: exercise for the rest of us; exercise for the rest of life”

Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program. 
Your physician is your very best resource.