Six-Step Strategy to Trim Up

Some friends have asked me to share the system I used to reduce weight and lower my cholesterol. It's kind of a strategy for gadget geeks and might not be for everyone. In the hope that it will help even one person, though, I begin.

After the fact, I found a name that really reflects the spirit and system I used. It's called "Trim Up" and it looks like this:

T - Take stock
R - Record everything
I - Ignite your engine
M - Meals that are delicious

U - Unload the worst offenders
P - Portion control

I'll elaborate on each of these as we go along. I hope you find something here that you can use.