Losing bodyweight is actually not as difficult as most people assume. Indeed, it takes some commitment, discipline and patience but it doesn't really require any elaborate diet plans or any other hugely advanced approach.

The most complex phase is usually during the first 2 weeks. Losing excess weight often demands some radical modifications in lifestyle and nutritional habits and that may be a bit tough at the beginning. Taking on new habits is always difficult at the beginning, but you also get used to them fairly quickly.

In this brief article I would like to present you with some tips, which should allow anyone to successfully lose weight and also to keep the weight down in the long run.

So, let's get started:

• Try to have 4-6 smaller meals per day. It is much better to have several smaller meals rather than 2 or 3 big ones. Also, don't skip any meals. If you skip meals, your metabolism slows down and the food you eat is transformed into body fat rather than being burned.

• Watch cautiously what you eat. Stay away from greasy food, like burgers, french fries, fast food... also avoid sugar and sweets as much as possible. Always keep in mind, sugar and fats are your worst enemies on your quest to lose weight.

• Try to eat 5 fruits and/or vegetables per day. If you eat several fruits per day, you will also quickly lose your cravings for sweets. Be aware, the most difficult phase will be during the first few days - be courageous and push through. Your cravings for all those sweets will normally disappear after 2-3 days.

• Learn to eat slowly and to appreciate every bite of your meal. This is not only healthier, but it will also allow you to feel fuller more quickly and to eat smaller portions.

• Exercise on a regular basis. Ideal would be a mix of weight training and cardiovascular training 3-4 times per week. Although, if you are not used to exercising, I suggest you get started slowly and you don't push too hard. Even a short 10 minute walk in the park is much better than nothing. Exercising should never be a torture, so, start slowly and learn to enjoy working with your body.

Again, be patient and stick to the tips listed above and I will guarantee that you will lose weight and you will also be much healthier and happier.