Cincinnati's dieters have hit the pavement. And the treadmill and StairMaster.

        Our weight-loss warriors — Jerome Manigan, Mary Youtsey and Tanya Chinn — are working exercise into their weight-loss regimens.

        No one's ready for the Boston Marathon — although we suspect Mrs. Youtsey might be thinking about it — but they are getting up and moving. Mr. Manigan has been walking every day, Ms. Chinn walks with a friend at work when she can and Mrs. Youtsey is splitting her time between a treadmill and stair machine. She's also working in strength training with free weights.

        The three continue adjusting, mentally and physically, to the Cincinnati Diet. Ms. Chinn and Mrs. Youtsey are following the meal plans as much as their schedules allow. Both have met with dietitians at Jewish Weight Management Center in Evendale and are learning to adapt the diet plan to meet the 1,300 calories a day required by the plan.

        Mr. Manigan's schedule hasn't had him at home for a meal yet, but he's learning to choose foods that fall within his 1,800 calories a day limit, including black bean soup, yogurt and plenty of fresh vegetables.

        The combination of healthy diet and exercise is having an effect, all three say.

        “I feel great!” Ms. Chinn exclaims. “I'm not hungry like I was. I've been sticking to it pretty good.”

        Here are the numbers:

Youtsey

        • Mary Youtsey, 39, of Southgate

        Starting weight: 190 as of Dec. 30

        Weight lost: 7 pounds since Jan. 2. She's working out on a treadmill and a stair machine and lifting weights.

        Sound bite: “It feels good to get back to working out regularly. You feel so much better when you've done it. Sometimes you've got to talk yourself into it, but once you do, it's great.”

Chinn

        • Tanya Chinn, 47, Springfield Township

        Starting weight: 210 pounds as of Jan. 4.

        Weight lost: 10.8 pounds

        Sound bite: “My daughter, she's being my food cop. She's making sure I'm following it. She always asks: "What'd you eat for breakfast? What are you eating now?' She's taking care of me.”

Manigan

        • Jerome Manigan, 53, Avondale

        Starting weight: 269 pounds as of Dec. 30.

        Weight lost: 4.6 pounds

        Sound bite: “I walk every day, anywhere from a half to 2 1/2 miles, and my dog is a little worn out.”

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