Do your best each day to move more — park farther away, use stairs, and walk to run errands.

Avoid doing too much activity too soon. Increase your training slowly and steadily to avoid injuries.

Balance your program with walking, strength and toning moves, stretches, mind-body exercises, and deep breathing.

Use your workout time as a way to release stress and take care of yourself, not as another stressful item on your to-do list.

Tell everyone about your shape-up goals and get the support of your friends, family, and fiancé to be more active, eat properly, and manage stress.

Visualize yourself at a healthy weight and in your ideal shape. Train to be the best you, not to look like a supermodel.

Set realistic goals, track your progress, and congratulate yourself for all your positive achievements.

Don't beat yourself up or engage in negative self-talk if you get too busy and don't stick to your planned routine. Simply start fresh the next day.

Do something active daily. Squeeze in squats, lunges, push-ups, and other exercises throughout your day if you can't make it to the gym.

Walk as much as possible with friends, co-workers, family, or even a friendly dog to manage weight, relieve stress, and stay fit.