#dietsecrets A6 - a pedometer for activity, a 9-inch plate and 8 ounce glass for serving sizes...

#dietsecret A6 - a timer...for timing your meals and exercise...

#dietsecrets Q7 - Agree with Dr. Hensrud, if you fill up on veggies, fruit and whole grains - this leaves room/calories for a yummy snack

#dietsecrets A8 - Common mistakes - drinking calories

#dietsecrets A8 - using too much spreadable/pourable fat - and hidden fat in fatty foods.

#dietsecrets A8 - not being aware that you should "step up" your activity

#dietsecrets A8 - agree with Liz - eliminating food groups - over long haul will cause "other problems."

#dietsecrets A8 - cutting too low on calories and/or "juicing."

#dietsecrets A9 Take stairs, walk, talk with people - vs e-mail, stress less!

#dietsecrets A9 - pack my lunch (something I like) - added bonus is that I won't feel as guilty going out for dinner!

#dietsecrets Q10 I go over to our healthy living center and partake of their worksite opportunities to mingle, learn, lunch

#dietsecrets A10 - it has to be about family - shopping, prep, eating - and activity!

#dietsecrets A10 - let family help plan meals/activities

#dietsecrets A10 - my son-in-law has blackboard in kitchen for planning meals/activities - his 3 kids (under age 4) all help plan daily!

#dietsecrets A11 - What makes it worth it? Better health and increased energy!

#dietsecret A11 - What makes it worth it? Positive influence you have on your family - & on society (requesting better food/environment).

#dietsecrets A11 - What makes it worth it? Patients and family who are healthier, more confident and taking charge of life.

#dietsecrets A12 - Biggest hurdle? Finding your way to gain control of something that counts - quality of life/quantity of food and exercise

#dietsecrets Take away - you can do it! There are lots of tools/help out there - the best one is YOU!

#dietsecrets Final thoughts - know there are a lot of people out there all pulling for your success.