1. Eat well
2. Get fit
3. Stop smoking

Why do these things seem to be negative fun? Because cheese steaks, wine, and a pack of Parliaments are not on the list.

These basic behavior changes can have a tremendous impact on the incidence of the most prevalent types of cancer -- lung, breast, prostate and colon cancers.

Dr. Graham Colditz M.D., P.H. and associate director of Prevention and Control at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine, says, "We estimate that more than 50 percent of cancer incidence could be prevented if we act today on what we already know."

Change is hard. I decided to start getting myself more healthy. I quit smoking, and I joined the gym AGAIN yesterday (I do not love exercise). I also plan on eating healthier, smaller meals. I'm not overweight but I do not feel in shape. I want to feel good, look good at 36 and beyond into my 40's. I really hope to be around that long. I always fear breast cancer's return. In the meantime, I want to be the best I can be. I drink too much red wine, that might be my biggest obstacle to get over. Everything in moderation right?

These behavioral changes can also reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis.

I want this change in me to be one that lasts, and I want to be on my way to new, healthy, lifestyle.