Nancy B. Kennedy

A few years ago I decided it was time to gain control of my weight. I can't tell you why I knew it was time, but I did. I just plunged in -- literally! -- and started swimming laps and eating moderately. I didn't know how my story would end. I just hoped that by doing what I knew to be right something good would happen. And it did!

It didn't happen overnight -- four years and thousands upon thousands of laps later! -- but I managed to drop 30 pounds. Trying on swimsuits last year, I felt almost dizzy taking size 10s into the dressing room!

But to put credit where credit is due, I truly believe it was my son who taught me how it's done. Becoming a mother enabled me to realize that 15 minutes here, 15 minutes there is time enough to accomplish something if you just keep at it. In a story for this Chicken Soup for the Soul collection, I tell you how this concept of "time enough" worked for me.

You can order the book on Amazon by clicking the link above or below. It came out in December 2010, just in time for New Year's Resolutions!