Very simple math + a couple of new habits: 3500-4000 cal equals about a pound of weight. If you lose about 500 cal/day you will lose about 4 lbs/mo. To lose th

Very simple math + a couple of new habits: 3500-4000 cal equals about a pound of weight. If you lose about 500 cal/day you will lose about 4 lbs/mo. To lose them you can either burn them or stop taking them in, or both. First goal is to STOP gaining weight, second goal is to START losing it, third goal is to KEEP an average weight. Count calories. How many did you eat during the last 7 days? How many do you need per day? Do the math and find out where you are. Don't stress too much about healthy eating. Use common sense when picking your meals/snacks. Sodas are poison but once a week it won't kill you. (rule of thumb: eat what your grandparents ate) Smart habits: - Plan your meals. Just have a mental list of options so you avoid picking an unhealthy one. - Move your ass thrice a week. Make it fun. Anything counts: 20min bike to work. 40min walk to work. One hour jog.