Tip 1: Ditch the Soda
  It takes 3 miles brisk walking to burn off calories from 20 oz. soda. Easier   to avoid soda.

Tip 2: Start Small
  Make small changes you can live with and then build on that feeling of success.   Make small consistent improvements to your diet. Better long-term success than   radical, wholesale changes.

Tip 3: Write It Down
  Keeping a food journal will help you become aware of what and when you are eating.   You may be amazed at what you find. Never underestimate the power of food journaling.   It’s one of the most tried and true weight loss strategies.

Tip 4: Have a Healthy Stash
  Keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with healthy food. If you get the   junk food out of the house, you will have fewer opportunities to eat those empty   calories. A terrific route to a healthy diet is to fill up on healthy foods,   squeezing out the junk.

Tip 5: Add Movement to the Mix
  While changing your diet is most important, exercise can help. For adults, key   to keeping weight off is daily exercise. Look for opportunities. Take the stairs   whenever you get the chance.