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Anything fried or packaged goes on the no-no list. And baked goods and sweets, too. If it’s not a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, good carbs or fats, it doesn’t qualify. This means you’ll be going fresh – and doing some cooking! It’s impossible to completely avoid these and it’s illogical to say something is completely off-limits. So instead of thinking to yourself, “I can’t have these,” think of it as a treat to have every once in a while.

Need some tips? Instead of bread, use eggplant slices or a lettuce wrap. When you go out to restaurants, say you don’t need that basket of bread. Get brown rice instead of white, and substitute your spaghetti for whole wheat pasta, quinoa, chickpeas, or thinly sliced vegetables like peppers. [1] X Research source

Green, leafy vegetables are especially good for you. Spinach, kale, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and broccoli? Great choices. Carrots, onions, peppers, squash – the more colorful veggies – are good, too. Blueberries, oranges, bananas, apples, kiwis, grapes, strawberries, and papayas are super fruits. They’re full of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. And tasty to boot!

You’ll find these in nuts, avocados, olive oils, and fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and trout. Just make sure you stick to them in moderation – even too much of a good thing can be bad.

The benefits of water don’t just stop at weight loss. It’s great for your muscles and organs, your skin, hair and nails, keeps everything regular that must not be mentioned, makes you feel full and can actually make you feel energized. And that’s not including the fact that when you’re drinking it, you’re not drinking those bubbly, sugary drinks that aren’t good for you! Replace all sugary drinks in your diet with water. These include soda, sweetened coffee and tea, lemonade, and juice.

Consider giving yourself a caloric goal for each day (our article, How to Calculate How Many Calories You Need to Eat to Lose Weight, can get you started on that). If you don’t like that idea, aim for a certain amount of your food intake being vegetables (or a similar idea). And it’s easier than ever nowadays to keep track with smartphone apps! Have a workout plan, too. Do you want to work out 4 times a week? For how long? Do you want to work out until you burn X number of calories or is it by activity?

Everybody’s body is a bit different. Some start losing fat on top, some on bottom, some on their core, some on their extremities. In other words, this may take some patience. You may see your stomach shrinking before your thighs. If that becomes the case, relax and take a breath. You’re on the right track.

Cardio takes on dozens of different forms, not just running! You can get on the elliptical, go for a bike ride, walk, swim, box, play tennis, heck, even go dancing! As long as your heart gets pumping, it’s good. If long workouts aren’t your thing, take solace in high-intensity interval training. It actually has shown to burn more calories in a shorter amount of time. So take 15 minutes on the treadmill (or wherever) alternating between walking and sprinting. Your heart will even keep pumping afterward, burning calories by itself![4] X Research source

If dumbbells aren’t your cup o’ tea, you can use your own body to strengthen and tone itself. Planks, squats, lunges, burpees – they’ll all start firming you up. And then there’s pilates and yoga – awesome activities that will show results, too!

So take a break from the gym and hit the pool. Switch up your treadmill for the elliptical. Go on a hike, play tennis, or go rock climbing. Take a free trial class at a pilates studio, try hot yoga, or sign up for Zumba. The options are endless!

Little things do add up. So start parking far away at work, taking the stairs, walking the dog the long way around the block, giving the house a good scrub down, and dancing while you get ready. Still skeptical? The Mayo Clinic team has said that the calories burned in everyday life are more important than they ever realized. [6] X Research source They’re people to trust!

Beginners should start with 2-pound weights and work up to 15 pounds in each arm. Aim for 3 to 4 sets on each foot. Go faster! See how long you can go all out for and up it each workout session.

Aim for 3 or 4 sets on each leg. Start doing as many as you can, of course, and work your way up gradually.

Aim for 3 sets per leg. You can use resistance bands or ankle weights for a more advanced workout, too.

When you get good at this, do it fast, almost jumping between legs. When you go to bring your left foot in, push off with your right. Can you do it for a whole minute? Aim for 3 sets on each leg. 3 is a good number of sets for just about anything.

Get into a position where you’re parallel with the floor. Hold it in that position and lift back up. Repeat three sets of 10. At the end, hold the squat for as long as you can. And then 5 seconds more!