Editor’s note: Ed Pratt, a columnist for The Advocate and assistant to the chancellor for media relations at Southern University, is on a journey to lose 40 pounds this year. Let’s see how his first month went.

BY EDWARD PRATT

Special to Be Fit BR

The first month of reshaping my eating habits has been successful. I have lost 10 pounds since Jan. 1, and there is little doubt the loss is a by-product of better eating habits and exercising.

I am still having problems sometimes with late-night eating. Also, finding time for enough exercise is difficult.

I have to do a better job of eating balanced meals, too. While I have cut caloric and carb intake, I rarely eat fruit, which is interesting because fruit was once a major part of my diet.

The public support I have received on my Prattwontbefatt Facebook page has been very inspirational and keeps me focused.

Here’s hoping February is a good month for me.