The Commitment - An average of two high intensity workouts per week. An average of two long walks per week.

​At roughly the same time that I started reducing the amount of gluten in my diet, I started working out with a trainer in a way that was very new and different for me.  He was a certified trainer in the Crossfit method, which emphasizes "constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement[s]."  Said another way, crossfit-style workouts pack a lot of difficult movements and exercises (often with very heavy weights) into a short period of time.  I was used to hour long runs or bike rides and was amazed at the results I saw from 10-20 minute workouts. Its an addicting way of working out, gets you in great shape, and takes very little time each week.  I have never done the program, but P-90X is also a popular method of high intensity training. Other options could be sprints (running, biking, swimming) or interval training.

Walking is something that I have always loved, and don't do nearly enough.  Walking is very low impact, easy for anyone to do, and makes us much healthier​.  Another perk is that walking so often leads to interesting new thoughts and ideas.