How can I lose weight?
To lose weight you must eat properly, exercise more or both. Combining diet with exercise is a healthier, more balanced and more successful way of losing weight than by dieting alone. One pound of body weight is equal to 3,500 calories. Eating 500 fewer calories per day will result in a weight loss of 1 pound per week. Eating 250 fewer calories per day combined with a 250 calorie deficit from exercise will also result in a weight loss of 1 pound per week.

Selecting foods to lose weight
Keeping a food diary is an ideal way to track calories. As soon as you eat or drink, write it down. It may be helpful to use a small pocket diary. Seeing what you eat and drink will help you examine your eating patterns and food habits. To lose weight in a healthy manner, follow these guidelines:

Drink at least six to ten 8 ounce glasses of water each day. Water contains no calories, it can serve as an appetite suppressant and helps the body metabolize stored fat. It may very well be one of the most significant factors in losing weight.