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There is nothing better than being in shape to keep you happy and healthy. If you have a few pounds you would like to lose, then spend a few minutes with these helpful tips that will guide you on your way.

Whether you know a lot or a little, a little push never hurts.

Many people tend to fill up their plate with food, and then finish all of it. If you realize that you are one of these people try using smaller plates.

Kid-sized plates are actually the right size for an adult sized meal. It may look small to the naked eye, but you will find that you are just as satisfied eating that amount.

Just because something is fat free or has zero trans fat does not automatically make it healthy.

Often times these products have an abundance of either sugar or sodium or both so make sure you do not fall into this marketing trap. Always read the ingredients of the food you consume.

Some restaurants make it easy to determine which choices will be smartest for those on a diet.

Others, not so much. If the menu doesn't make it clear, ask your server to indicate the healthiest choices available on the menu.

If nothing looks appropriate, and that does happen, ask your server if they can make you up a fresh fruit plate or whether they have any vegetarian options.

Restaurant cooks appreciate the chance to cook something off-menu, and you'll get a healthier meal.

When eating out on a diet, set a "food budget" for yourself. Decide what and how much you will eat before you get to the restaurant. If possible, review the menu online, before heading out.

Doing so will keep you from over indulging, but still allow you to enjoy the evening.

Give your metabolism a boost by drinking green tea. Drinking green tea has quite a few benefits. One of these benefits is weight loss.

Green tea can boost your metabolism. It also works to suppress your cravings and is a much healthier alternative to drinking sugary soft drinks and juices.

Take a moderate walk before you get ready to eat lunch or dinner. These walks give you a chance to get a bit of exercise.

Additionally, after a little bit of movement, you are less likely to crave and choose foods that are bad for you. Walk for a healthier you.

Take the stairs! Whether it's a single floor or quite a few, ditch the elevator. While this may seem like a very small deal, you are getting a great cardio workout if you take the stairs.

Not only is this good for your health, you will lose weight. Once you are used to walking up the stairs, try running (but be careful)!

If you are a really big fan of salads that require mayonnaise in them, you should try substituting nonfat or low-fat sour cream or plain yogurt.

The salads will taste nearly the same and you will avoid a lot of calories and fat that traditional mayonnaise is full of.

Invest in a digital scale to keep track of your weight loss. Analog scales can be hard to read and unreliable as every time you move, they move!

A digital scale will take your weight while you're looking straight ahead, giving you an accurate reading and allowing you a few seconds to step off the scale to view the number it reads.

If you lived as an overweight person for any period of time than you should not see weight loss as just one stage in your life.

You are now a weight loss expert for life and this is because maintenance is just as important to your journey as the loss itself is.

If you struggle with eating right when you are trying to lose weight, one way you can outweigh the bad food decisions you may have made that day is to get up and move more.

In a sense you will just be burning more calories through exercise instead of cutting them out of your diet.

Hopefully these ideas have given you either new found knowledge or an affirmation of things you already knew. Both are important in getting going when it comes to weight loss. Remember to use these ideas, not only for losing, but also for moderating when you reach your goal. Keeping yourself fit and vibrant is a great way to enjoy your life.

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