1) You need to set a goal of how much body fat you want to lose and please be realistic. Men and women require a different caloric intake. A safe plan is to eat 300 to 500 fewer calories a day to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. Set a goal for yourself and get real about achieving it. You goal need to be specific and written down. If losing body fat is what you want to do, you simple must take in less calories than you burn everyday. One great motivator that helps many is Tony Robbins. Check him out for some good inspiration.



2) Begin exercising now, it's really not hard. Here's a big tip...tell yourself you are just going for a nice nature walk. Do at least 30 minutes of exercise (walking or something), most days of the week. The idea is to use up more calories than you eat. Find physical activities you enjoy. You don't have to pump iron at the gym or run marathons. Do whatever you enjoy, whether it's taking long walks, gardening, or playing Frisbee. Cardiovascular exercise will increases your metabolic rate so that the rest of the day you will burn off more calories.

Remember to talk to your doctor first.

3) Eat In Moderation. Many of use eat too much of even lowfat foods. Most Fast Food Restaurant amounts are way to large for just one person. Make sure you eat Breakfast, this gets you started for the day. Some people find that measuring food for a week or two helps them learn healthy portion sizes. Your stomack is not much larger than your hand so your intake should be approximately that size.

4) Eat 5-6 small meals a day. This technique will increase your metabolism and energy levels. It will also curb that hungry feeling which leads to cheating. This technique will train you body to stay in a constant food burning mode with a steady, but not overabundant flow of nutrients. But look at point 7)

5) Eat Less Sugar and Carbs. Learn to prepare healthful, low-calorie foods that taste good by checking healthy cook books for new recipes. Eating well doesn't have to mean eating dull. Will find that over the days and weeks your craving for sugary and fatty food will decrease and you will desire higher quality food.

6) Drink lots of water and as often as you can. Water is used in every single cell of your body. Water will help you increase your energy and help make your stomach feel more full. Make sure you drink 3-4 big glasses of water per day. Keep a bottle wherever you spend most of your day, at your desk at work, in your car, etc. Remember whilst exercising especially when wearing the sweat suit to drink plenty of fluids.

7) Don't Eat After 6 PM. If possible, try not to eat in the hours before turning in for the night. Most people are not as active after their evening meal as they are earlier in the day. It is best to keep the total calorie level, as well as carbohydrate level, lower in your later meals. This will prevent extra fat storage that would occur as we sleep.

8) Cut down on soda and other sugary drinks. Soft drinks provide a lot of hidden calories without making you feel full. For every cup of soda you replace with water, you'll reduce your caloric intake by about 100 calories.

9) It's very important to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Nearly every major health organization makes this simple suggestion, since most fruits and veggies are nutritious and naturally low in fat and calories.

10) Learn to control your stress. Most people say that they eat more when they are stressed out. Simple solution, learn to control your stress by doing your exercises, going for a walk or talking to a friend. Remember, as with any change you try to achieve, it's a mind game. Get you mind off of food and onto a healthy life.