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Programming note: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows Frank Purcell's progress on American Morning's "New You Resolution," Tuesdays, 6-10 a.m. ET. Lobbyist eyes life without potato chips
 Frank Purcell trades his usual BLT sandwich and potato chip lunch for a healthier tuna wrap. SPECIAL REPORT(CNN) -- Frank Purcell says he hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a Washington lobbyist. The bow tie-wearing, fiscal conservative joined the "New You Resolution" program to figure out how to eat better and lower his cholesterol while maintaining a busy schedule. Besides work, he also is raising two kids and pursuing a master's degree. The office candy machine is a stumbling block for Purcell. "If you keep walking, you've probably burned them off," Purcell says, joking about the calories acquired from the candy machine close to his desk. Purcell also loves ribs and fried chicken. His lobbying assistant, Donna Watts-Brighthaupt, is Purcell's "New You Resolution" partner. She signed them up for the program without first telling her boss. Here are Purcell's goals for "New You Resolution": 1. Lose 75 pounds. 2. Fit in a cardio workout three to five days a week. 3. Lower total cholesterol from 229 to less than 200. January 31 updatePurcell has been making strides along with Watts-Brighthaupt. He's bringing healthy lunches that contain wraps and fruits to the office instead of going to a deli, which helps him control his calorie intake. January 24 updatePurcell got a head start on his "New You Resolution." He lost 20 pounds in six weeks after getting a three-week jump on the program. "I'm starting to swim in some of my suits," he said. Purcell's limiting himself to an 1,800-calorie-a-day diet and making small changes, such as eating salmon instead of steak for lunch. January 17 updatePurcell came to New York for cooking and workout lessons during the first week of "New You Resolution." He was encouraged to shoot for four or five days of cardio workouts per week and three days of strength training. And he was told to trade his usual BLT and potato chip lunch for something healthier such as a tuna wrap. "I think I can live without potato chips," Purcell said. "I better be able to live without potato chips because I'm not going to be having potato chips for a while." 
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