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In part one we looked at 25 weight loss tips that were specific to the emotional and mental needs of a success weight loss program. In part two we will look at 25 tips for nutrition and exercise to help you achieve your target weight loss goals.

26. Choose a nutrition plan – There are so many diet plans to choose from the best advice I can offer is to look at the ones that are most appealing to you and choose one.

27. Back-up plan – It’s always a good idea to have a back-up plan in the event your first choice doesn’t work out as you planned.

28. Meal preparation – By preparing your meals in advance you will have less of a chance of just grabbing something to fill your grumbling belly.

29. Shopping – When you go shopping make sure you get a little extra. Running out of your “special” food is not a good idea it can cause a setback in your weight loss program.

30. Water – Make sure you get plenty of water, because keeping the body hydrated will increase your weight loss.

31. Eat slowly – Your brain only sends the hungry signal for about 15 minutes; then it stops. The slower you eat the less likely you are to go for seconds or still be hungry.

32. Fresh homemade foods only – By preparing fresh meals instead of frozen ones you will cut your calorie and fat intake a considerable amount.

33. Breakfast every morning – Eating breakfast every morning is the best thing you can do for yourself. It sets the tone for the rest of the day’s eating.

34. Small meals – many diets call for eating six small meals instead of three large ones. If you find yourself always hungry this method could really benefit you.

35. Recipes – Before you start your weight loss plan make sure you have plenty of recipes; you will get bored eating the same foods over and over again.

36. Alcohol – An occasional glass of wine or beer will not hinder all your efforts although you should avoid it as much as possible.

37. Exercise – You need exercise of some sort. Whether it is walking, biking, swimming anything that will get you moving.

38. Enjoying exercise – If you choose an exercise that you enjoy and don’t really think of as exercise like playing tennis or dancing then you’re one step ahead of the boring got to do it exercise program.

39. Exercise buddy – Working out with a fiend helps pass the time more quickly.

40. Pedometer – Invest in a pedometer and set a daily goal for how many steps you will take then increase it by ten each day. The recommended number of steps for weight loss is 10,000 per day, with 4000 to 6000 steps of uninterrupted walk.

41. Join a sports team – Do you enjoy playing softball or basketball? If so get your exercise and make new friends at the same time.

42. Home gym – Setting up an inexpensive home gym is a great idea; then you can exercise in private.

43. Walking – Is the best exercise for someone out of shape and just starting out with an exercise routine. You will notice an increase in your energy level after a few days and a new skip in your step as your body produces those happy hormones.

44. Treadmill TV – A what you say? Get a treadmill and set it in front of a TV walk and watch passes the time very quickly.

45. Power lunch - Taking a 15 minute power walk during lunch will burn off some calories and still leave time for your healthy lunch.

46. Join a gym – Join a gym for a month and if you notice an improvement, then get a membership for the rest of the year.

47. DVDs – Exercise DVDs are a great way to get in to shape in the privacy of your own home.

48. Be good to yourself – If you miss a day of working out don’t be too hard on yourself. Just start again the next day.

49. Positive attitude – Having a positive attitude will take you a long way on your weight loss journey.

50. Pamper yourself – Take time to relax and get a massage. Before you know it you will have achieved your weight loss goal!