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These women each made a single good choice that got them there. Cheryl Parker's was to buy a fitness tracker and take it for a walk one day after work (is that two decisions? Fine, two). Three weeks later, she'd dropped 10 pounds and was finally sleeping through the night again—just from walking. (Click here to take the 21-Day Walk a Little, Lose a Lot Challenge!)
Take a challenge in this article—and then tackle eight more in 2016 at RodaleU.com/newyearnewyou (we knew you were ambitious).
Photograph by James Farrell
Stephanie Kilburn, a "nonathletic" single mom, tried weight lifting on a whim, and within a month had lost 3 pounds and felt a new surge of energy and mental power.
Photograph by Jason Varney
It was one smart decision that got Margo Landon to stop dieting and instead pay attention to herself. Within 21 days, she'd lost 5 pounds. A year later, she still eats ice cream yet is 60 pounds lighter. (Take back control of your eating—and lose weight in the process—with our 21-Day Challenge.)
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And it was the simple choice Mona Gable made to commit to compassion—and launch a 21-day mission designed by physician Lissa Rankin—that brought her newfound joy.
Let one good decision catapult you, too. Only you know what you need, so pick a challenge and start walking, lifting, eating differently, ditching your worries—whatever feels most important to you right now. Some plans take 7 days, some 21, one 28; some you'll do on your own, while for others we recommend joining our online community, because friends make everything easier.
OK, enough talk. Happy New Year! Now go get 'em.
