Hit the scale only once a week.  Weight fluctuations between two to five pounds are typically normal and should even out over a week’s time.  If you weigh yourself every day you might get discouraged because the scale hasn’t budged, and give up on the diet.  Or you might reward yourself too early before any real weight loss.

Don’t let yourself get hungry.  Have low calorie, low fat snacks stashed where you can easily get them and eat every three to four hours.  Most people’s metabolism drops when their system is low on food.  Low metabolism means your weight loss will slow down. Eat three meals and two snacks a day.  Snacks can be as simple as a few whole wheat crackers with peanut butter, a container of yogurt, or an apple.  Don’t skip breakfast it gets your day off to a good start.  People who ate breakfast lost more weight than people who didn’t eat breakfast, when both were on the same diet. Continue reading »