"I Saved My Health"

Christina's Weight-Loss Plan

My Diet: "I start the day with oatmeal, strawberries, and walnuts. Lunch is soy chicken, veggies, and a salad. In the evening, I eat 3 ounces of soy turkey with light mayonnaise, half a baked potato, and a salad."

My Guilty Pleasure: "Gooey, rich brownies. I will let myself eat one -- but only rarely."

My Workout: "I do strength training three times a week and mix up the cardio -- boxing, elliptical, kickboxing, and cycling."

My #1 Motivator: "My health. God gave me a second chance at being healthy, and I won't blow it."

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, February 2007.