Hi, I'm joining this thread a little late - but better late than not at all!

I am not so much "dieting" but trying to eat healthier and be more active (though I really wouldn't mind dropping 5-10 lbs). My problem is that I work at a computer and then in my "off" time I do more work on the computer - so lots of sitting! ugh, my poor body is probably deteriorating already.

My goals/plan/what I've been doing so far:

diet: trying a "relaxed" version of the mediterranean diet - whole grains, beans and legumes, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, and minimal amounts of poultry and red meat, dairy, and sugar. I LOVE this "diet" because I still get to eat pasta Sundays are family dinner and I allow myself to fully indulge guilt-free.

exercise: I'm trying to avoid paying for a gym membership and I absolutely hate running (plus it's cold and rainy here), so i've been doing 25 minute workout videos at home - better than nothing!