I've really been on a health binge recently, trying to get my unicorn, my washboard abs. And guess what?

I lost 14 pounds!

that's right! I'm losing almost 5 pounds a week, which is a great start. I've been following some simple guidelines...

1) Low carbs: I eat as few carbs as possible, and what carbs I do eat, I try to eat as vegetables. Usually I come in at less than 100 carbs a day. It works great!

2) Variety of Exercises: I do a different exercise every day. I vary it up to keep my body sore and improving. I do a little more elliptical than anything else, but I also climb stairs, weight lift, hike, and do stomach crunches and core exercises.

3) Food preparation. I buy whole foods and actually take the time to cook them. Previously I would just run out to the Taco Bell and buy up a bunch of burritos. Now I plan and cook my meals, which makes me think more about the calories I consume and where they are coming from. I've been going whole foods and organic foods whenever possible, though I still do the occasional package of pork or sliced meat with cheese.

4) Logging: I record all my exercise and meals. This helps me keep track of exactly what I'm doing right and what I'm doing wrong. It's simple, it doesn't take too much time, and it's a sort of cumulative pat on the back.

5) I take the damage control master formula. It's one of the best multivitamins on the market today, and it gives me everything nutritionally that my diet lacks. Overall, a very well-balanced little capsules.