NEW YEAR'S — GET STARTED ON YOUR WORKOUT PROGRAM

Relax! You still have 360 days 'till Christmas. The year is brand new. As I always say, now is the perfect time to exercise. Once you shake off last year and accept the new, this is what you must do:

1. Resolve to lose fat and gain muscle. You can do it if you dare and have the will; and, therein lies a treasure chest of energy, strength and optimism. There you'll find creativity and opportunity. There you'll dismantle stress. Exercise is the high way.

2. Toss out the 800 number for the instant purchase of the super-quick home exerciser that doesn't work, never did, never will, and is no longer an original clothes rack.

3. Walk the yellow pages for a gym you'll love. Call, then visit, then try, then choose. Be careful, ads are too often deceptive, and it's easy to get caught up in a whirlwind sales pitch — test drive, then join. Soon.

4. Having carefully chosen the right gym, you'll feel comfortable, and you'll be in friendly hands to teach you comprehensively how to exercise, how to eat and how to approach your life in a healthful, positive way.

5. Continue, please, to read this column (or visit me at the World Gym in Santa Cruz if you're in California!) I have a storehouse of stuff to share. Together we can make things work.

Get in the gym — Happy New Year

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