1. 70% diet, 30% exercise

2. Don’t eat things with ingredients you can’t even pronounce

3. Stop eating take-out

4. Try to include something from each of the food groups in your daily meals

5. Don’t skip meals

6. Plan ahead of time when it comes to both exercise and meals

7. Starving yourself will only cause you to binge-eat at the end of the day

8. Stop eating four hours before you go to bed

9. Drink at least 12-16oz. of lemon water a day, because it aids in digestion

10. Portion your meals

11. Find a good workout partner who will help push you and keep you on track

12. Avoid any sugar substitute because it can heighten your cravings for sugary foods

13. Eat as little packaged food as possible

14. Start out with a filling breakfast that includes protein

15. The harder your work out, the less time you have to spend in the gym

16. Always try to include cardio in your workout

17. It takes 21 days to develop a habit and only 3 days to break it

18. Avoid eating too much red meat

19. Don’t rely on the machines to do the work for you

20. Drink lots of water and stay hydrated

21. Make sure you are eating palm-sized meals consistently throughout the day

22. Spice up your meal, because it will help stimulate your taste buds and suppress your later cravings

23. Keep a food journal

24. Keep track of your weight loss

25. Weigh yourself everyday

26. Watch the alcohol intake

27. Focus on your goal weight and give yourself a reasonable amount of time to reach that goal

28. Sleep at least 7-8 hours every night

29. Eat fruit at least twice a day

30. Cut your sodium intake

31. Take more deep breaths

32. Try not to drink too many fruit juices

33. Increase your fiber intake

34. Don’t eat an excess of fried foods

35. Replacing white with wheat

36. Avoid crash diets at all cost

37. Limit your TV time

38. Use the stairs instead of the elevator

39. Walk or bike instead of drive

40. Join a workout class; it will force you to workout, and who knows, you might enjoy it

41. Don’t grocery shop when you are hungry

42. Try to build some muscle because muscle helps you burn more calories throughout the day even when you are at rest

43. Go veggie crazy

44. Consume healthy fats like nuts and avocados

45. Avoid extra toppings and condiments like high-calorie salad dressings and sauces

46. Reward yourself once in a while if you are making progress

47. Don’t buy things you will regret later

48. Pack your lunches instead of buying them

49. Stop eating when you are full

50. Cut down on dairy products like milk, cheese, and butter