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"The Erica Hill Experiment" Week 2: Inroads

It's week two of "The Erica Hill Experiment," and the "Early Show" co-anchor is learning the ropes toward a healthier life -- but the climb isn't easy! It takes a lot of time, sweat and dedication.

"It's an effort I've taken on to see -- whether following the experts' advice of the things we need to do each day for a happier and healthier life is really possible," Hill says. "Let's face it - there's a lot of advice out there - from the proper diet to the right amount of exercise.

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"Two weeks ago, I began an experiment to see if one working mom could really follow all the recommended daily doses for healthy living - from conquering the food pyramid, to getting 30 minutes of exercise, to sleeping eight hours a night.

Details on the Experiment
Erica's daily nutritional goals

To keep Hill on track, "The Early Show" enlisted a team of experts: CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Clinical & Nutritional Psychologist Dr. Amanda Baten and Personal Trainer Sidney Wilson.

"The Early Show's" experts chime in:
Dr. Jennifer Ashton's blog
Dr. Amanda Baten's blog
Sidney Wilson's blog

While Hill says she still has some goals that she needs to meet, how is she progressing so far? The experts weighed in on Week Two -- agreeing she's making inroads.

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