With summer on the way, I’m making a serious commitment to losing weight! However, I don’t want to go through my day listless and exhausted from starving myself, and I just don’t have time to exercise for hours and hours every night. So, I went searching for the healthiest ways to lose weight that’ll help me lose weight and keep it off for good.  And here are my top fifteen favorite tips!

1. Exercise …

If I’ve learned one thing from my years and years of pursuing the ideal weight, I’ve learned that I can’t do it without exercising. Do I want to break a sweat every night after a hard day’s work? Absolutely not! But, the truth is that I can’t cut my calories low enough to burn fat without it. Plus, exercise makes me feel stronger, leaner, and more relaxed, so I squeeze it into my busy schedule.  See which exercises are the most effective in 10 Top Exercises to Lose Weight …

2. Take a Good Multivitamin …

When I cut calories, I always worry that I’m cutting vital vitamins and minerals, too. However, I can’t find a way to get in all those servings that are recommended without blowing my calorie goals. So, I’m trying to take a well-balanced multivitamin every day to make sure my body isn’t lacking anything.

3. Do the Dairy …

We’ve all heard the slogan “Milk does a body good,” right? Well, when it comes to losing weight the right way, I believe it. Dairy products are so good for me – with a family history of osteoporosis, it is so important to keep consuming calcium and Vitamin D. So, I make sure to get in all my servings of dairy each day to keep my bones strong while I’m dieting – I just make it skim milk!

4. Be Mindful of What You Eat …

I have such a hard time reading labels in the grocery store, but I know it is so important. If I read the label and learn about the portion size, calorie count, and amount of fat in what I’m eating, it makes me much more likely to eat healthily. And eating healthy is a big part of losing weight!

5. Small, Frequent Meals …

I’ve found that eating a few small meals several times makes me feel less hungry throughout the day. When I say small, I don’t mean a small cheeseburger and a small fry … what works for me is about 200-350 calories per meal, five times per day. By eating this way, I keep hunger pangs and cravings from sabotaging my meal plan.

6. Eat Breakfast …

It is so hard for me to find time to eat in the mornings before work when I’m rushing around to get ready and get out the door. But, I know that eating even a little something will ramp up my metabolism and keep me from getting that mid-morning craving for vending machine goodies. So, I try to make time for a healthy little breakfast every morning before work to lose weight the right way.  Check out for fantastic 15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas …

7. Eat More Fiber …

One bad part of dieting for me is the eating less part … sometimes, I don’t feel full. One thing that I’ve noticed that really feels me up is eating fiber-rich foods. Eating things like whole grains, lots of veggies, and legumes keep me feeling full longer!

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8. Work the Muscles …

The more muscle weight I’ve got, the more calories I burn … even while resting! That’s what I want to do – burn more calories while I sleep or lay around on the couch! So, I’ve started adding three days a week of weight training to my workout routine. I just bought two different sets of little hand weights at my local store, and I just lift them while watching television at night. Easy!