Watch Your Meal Portions

When both eating at home and dining out, pay attention to your meal portions. Keep your portions small.

We all know that junk food isn't good for us, right? You may think that burger, fries and coke don't amount to much, but the calories you ingest are higher than you probably imagine. The fat content may just well scare you. And for goodness sake, definitely do not super-size such a meal!

If you opt for a sandwich, you don't HAVE to eat the entire thing. Save 1/2 for later or the next day. Speaking of sandwiches, go easy on the mayo, as it contains a lot of fat.

Whether at home or away, try to eat right. Fresh vegetables and fruits will give you more energy, minimal fats and calories, and your body will function much better. Think salads, but go easy on the dressing. Adding fruits, nuts, and a good mixture of fresh vegetables to a salad can make for a rather enticing and satisfying lunch or dinner.

People who do not get much physical exercise are especially prone to put on weight faster, and lose it slower. Your metabolism makes all the difference in the world in how your food intake works on your body. When you ingest a lot of fat calories, or over-eat, and don't get much exercise, that fat wants to hang on. If you are physically able, gradually increase the amount of your daily exercise, decrease your food portions, and you'll find your metabolism will work with you if you are trying to lose weight.

No matter what body type you have, large, small or in between, it's important to your overall health to keep your fat intake to a minimum. It's not just your size or outward appearance that should concern you. What's going on inside (cardiovascular) can be a silent killer if you are eating all the wrong foods and too much of them.