You don't need to be a triathlete, but you can take a cue from the athletes at Ironman and vary your exercise routine. Try biking, swimming or jogging today. Mixing it up will help stave off boredom and maximize success.

After one bologna sandwich too many, you've lost all faith in your lunch-making abilities. Fill a Thermos with leftovers, toss veggies with last night's chicken or saute artichokes with garlic and oil for imaginative, quick and (cheap) healthy lunches.

When you are just getting started, "good enuf" is good enough.

There's a reason that asparagus tastes like cardboard.