start off each work out ALWAYS with stretching/warming up then move to cardio - this is SOOOO important. get 30-45 minutes of cardio in - tread, stairmaster, bike, elipitical whatever. End your carido by slowing down the last 2-3 minutes. then move to weights. do reps of 3 counting 10-15-20-25 or 30 and increase your weight as you feel comfortable resting in between reps - get up and stretch. i finish my work out w/ 150 sit ups on the ball. before bed each night i do another 150 sit ups on the ball. i break up my work out by sitting in the hot sauna (I can't do steam w/ my mystic tan anymore but that's a good one, too) and then i also do lunges, butt crunches, etc to break things up. at the end, be sure and cool down/stretch. LOTS, LOTS, LOTS of water. i drink no less than 8 bottles or tumblers of water each day. i cut out all sodas, juices and caffeine. everytime i want to eat, i drink water. no junk food or drive thru's except salads and eat 3 main meals and two light snacks each day. drink plenty of water while you're doing your cardio. give yourself a rest on the weekends www.exrx.com is a good site for targeting areas complete w/ pics and videos. good luck! - p.s. don't forget to have lots of sex!