I lost over 100 lbs in 2001 and had kept it all off until recently when the normal things I was doing stopped working. After a bit of research I discovered I really needed to focus on building muscle rather than simply minding my diet and doing long bouts of cardio. Now I am just focusing on muscle building and strength training. I had a recent bout of illness that set me back and kept me out of the gym for about 9 months and am just getting back so I have some work to do.

I am enjoying using the Jamie Eason plan because we have the same body type/height, interval training, starting a couch to 5k running plan and developing strength. I get a "runner's high" within minutes of any activity and it is addictive.