Here are are some simple tips or rules to help you get started losing weight. Forget all those complicated eating plans that you have to pay for and just follow these simple keys to a lifetime of healthy eating and weight loss.

Tip 1. You should always know how many calories you need to eat each day and not go over the limit based on your present height.

Tip 2. Always try to eat 5 or 6 small meals through out the day because if you let yourself get too hungry, your blood sugar will drop leading you toward binging. You should keep snacks to about 200 calories per each small meal and make sure that they contain the right balance of protein, carbs and only healthy fats.

Tip 3. You should always choose the healthy carbs! Switch from white breads to whole grain wheat bread, brown rice, fruits and vegetables. Always eliminated the refined carbs such as sugars and white flour plus, limiting alcohol consumption if you drink, which is also high in calories.

Tip 4. Try to completely eliminate sugary drinks and fruit juices. Try to drink as much water as possible. Recommended amount of daily water intact is 8 glasses per day.

Tip 5. Include these nutritional powerhouses filled with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Which is 5 to 6 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The best are dark colored fruits and vegetables.

Tip 6. Read Labels. You should try to eliminate all trans fats and saturated fats from your diet. You should aim for about and even mix of carbohydrates, lean protein an healthy fats such as olive oil.

Tip 7. You should try and eat fish at least 3 times per week. Fish that contains omega-3s like wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, etc. And no...fried fish from Long John's Silver doesn't count!

Tip 8. You should always carry healthy snacks with you such as almonds and walnuts. Keep low fat yogurt handy to help you resist candies and cookies! You may also want to try apple slices.

Tip 9. Last but not least, practice portion control. Never over eat past the recommended amounts mentioned above but, you can splurge every now and then and treat yourself!