I have been pretty successful with my most recent health plan. I have been using a hybrid of techniques lifted from different "gurus" and have been diligent and consistent.

I took the weight lifting routine from Body For Life. For me it's really simple to do and to follow correctly. I haven't found any other weightlifting system that is laid out so well and makes sense and produces results.

For aerobics I also use the Body For Life 20 Minute Aerobics Solution. But I don't push it as hard as is recommended because I heard that if your heart rate gets too high your body starts to eat up the nutrients your muscles need to grow. So while I still work up a sweat, I'm not going bonkers like I used to when I was younger. On rainy days I do 2 of the 10 Minute Trainer Solution cardio routines, usually core cardio and regular cardio.

For eating I use a combination of the Body For Life food list, but also the 4 steps that I discovered from the TV show I Can Make You Thin. These four simple steps were like a slap to the face when I heard them, they make *so much sense*. To supplement my 6 meals a day I am using GNC Pro Performance Mass XXX, because I am in Korea it's the best protein shake I can find at the moment and has served me well so far.

I've lost 25 pounds of fat and my pants are falling off of me, I've made two new holes in my belt but should probably buy a new one. I am happy with the results, I am just wondering how I can lose the last 10 pounds of fat I would say is getting in the way of my six pack. I know it's silly, but I always wanted one and I'm closer now than I've ever been.

I'm thinking about trying this but I am open to suggestions. Anyone know of a good reliable way to lose weight and build muscle, something to shake up my routine and trick my body into giving up the last little bit of fat that it seems to like so much. Please leave your comments!