There are lots of reasons to be considering a weight loss plan. Whether you are looking to improve your health or your appearance or even both there is a lot of advice and information available to help you in achieving your goal. Healthy eating and a regular exercise program are two basic essentials to a successful weight loss plan.

To help yourself eat less and lose weight, invest in some smaller dinner plates. Smaller plates will trick your brain into thinking that you’ve eaten an entire meal, when in fact you’ve reduced your portion size by a third or more. You can even order food at a restaurant to come on a salad plate.

A great way to lose weight is to pick up the phone and call a friend every time you’re feeling hungry. If you phone a friend whenever you feel hungry you’ll distract yourself, and you’ll suddenly …