[Alexander Linden]

I am 5'6, and I was about 180 Ibs at the beginning of the year. Since then I went down to about 160Ibs. I gained a little back over the holidays, but I've been able to lose about half of what I gained from Thanksgiving already.

It's really not that hard if you are drinking a lot of water and doing even a small amount of exercise.

Some tips:
- Drink an 8-16 oz glass of water before each meal (it will keep you from over-eating)
- Room temperature water is actually better than cold water, though I prefer it cold
- Make sure you sleep well! 7-8 hours is ideal!
- 30 minutes of cardio per day, if you have the time
- 10 minutes strength training ever other day, add more time as you feel you are getting stronger. (The more muscle you have, the more fat you'll lose)
- Make sure you get 5 servings of fruit and veggies per day!
- Make sure you consume plenty of fiber.