The first step to get started is to Make the Commitment Sign the Contract with Myself

You can get started with these 5 Steps right away.

1. Get Moving ~ just move!
2. Cut off eating 2 hours before bed.
3. Stay hydrated ~ at least 6 8oz glasses of water/day
4. Restructure your eating
5. Cut out alcohol for at least the first month

Ready for a Challenge? That's exactly what losing weight and becoming healthier is-a challenging journey with highs and lows and life-changing rewards. Many of you have been on this journey before and may be wondering: What's so different about my approach?

The major difference is that I don't hand you a diet and expect you to completely overhaul your eating and exercise habits overnight. Instead, I'll guide you through gradual changes that will take off the pounds, and will keep your weight down next year, in 10 years, and even 50 years down the road. I'm not fixated on shedding pounds quickly-instead, I'm focused on helping you find a way of living that will keep you at a healthy weight for life. Hence, the Best Life Diet. This plan, which is available as a book and companion website (TheBestLife.com), offers a three-phased program that takes you through both weight loss and maintenance. As a member of the Challenge, you'll get a plan based on The Best Life Diet, just not as detailed. If you need more support, consider joining TheBestLife.com, which offers a number of benefits, including:

--> Extensive menu plans tailored to your specific calorie needs and food preferences
--> A comprehensive recipe database
--> Interactive food and exercise logs. Enter what you've eaten and how much you've exercised, and we'll give you feedback on how you're doing.
--> Support from thousands of members who can offer advice and companionship
--> Help from a team of dietitians and exercise experts who will personally answer all your questions

Over the course of this Challenge year, you will be exhilarated when you see the numbers drop on the scale, and may feel frustrated when they don't. You'll be proud of yourself when you've had a week of eating well and exercising, and upset with yourself when you don't. This will be a challenging year; my hope for you is that you don't give up. Remember, the longer you practice healthy behaviors, the easier it gets. And the reward-living your best life-is invaluable.

Years ago, I was stuck on the diet rollercoaster. I'd lose weight, only to gain it back-and more. When I hit 237 pounds in 1992, I'd nearly lost hope of ever achieving a healthy weight. But with Bob Greene's help, I was able to do it. We did it in two steps: First I became active, and then I improved my diet. Throughout the entire process, I forced myself to face the really tough questions, like why I overeat and why I need to turn to food for comfort. I began addressing big, painful issues, like how much I really loved myself and why I allowed my life to get so out of balance. Once I figured these things out, I not only gained control over my weight, but over my life, too.

You've come to this website to take the weight-loss challenge, and I want to assure you that if you let Bob be your guide, it doesn't have to be so hard. He'll show you how to gradually make the changes that will get you off the diet rollercoaster once and for all. Start by signing this contract with yourself; it's the first step to achieving your goals. Believe in yourself and that you can achieve the best life possible. You deserve it!

The really cool thing about this plan Bob Greene has set up is you can eat normal foods you can find in the grocery store. In fact Bob is so good he has put the Best Life logo on approved foods. They are easy to find when you are shopping. Foods carrying the seal fit right into the Best Life way of eating. They contain one or more of the following nutritious ingredients: whole grains, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and other essential nutrients.
For a complete list of the approved food go to Best Life Partners.