Are you constantly battling weight loss?

I find that I am always looking for some weight loss rules to live by...so I thought I would share some with you.

1) Drink water everyday. Drink more than you think you should and definitely fill up on water before you eat. It's true. You think you are hungry and you are really just thirsty.

2) Eat 5-8 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday. Get them any way you can just make sure you do it. Not only do you need the valuable nutrients, but fruits and veggies help fill you up with low-calorie fiber.

3) Exercise just about everyday. I am a big proponent of 30 minutes of cardio and weights 5 days a week. Just think the extra burn will justify the extra snack!

4) Eat little or no carbs at night. This is hard to do but it is the quickest way to see a change in your puffy belly! I am not advocating low carb eating all of the time, just be careful with carbs (and sugars, of course) at night.

5) Make certain you are eating around 25 grams of fiber daily. This shouldn't be hard with all of the fruits and veggies you are eating. Make good choices like eating beans and whole grain products. Typically, the less processed your grains are the more fiber they contain.

6) Pay close attention to you sugar intake. Sugar is hiding in many things we eat. Really try to cut back as eating sugar just defeats your weight loss efforts.

Doesn't thin taste delicious?! What are your top tips for weight loss?