It burns calories and suppresses the appetite, and it's awfully hard to lose weight without doing it. An easy way to get started is to strap on a pedometer and go for a walk, then work on increasing your mileage from one week to next. Falling off your diet once or twice does not mean the effort is hopeless. Simply acknowledge that you overate, and get back on the plan. Here are some helpful tips to design delicious, low-risk meals with a chef's help.
Fish is almost always the best choice.
Pass up anything fried or sauteed. CUT THE FAT off read meats, and remove skin from chicken before eating it. Avoid hollandaise, bearnaise, beurre blanc, or anything that sounds like gravy. Choose red pasta sauces over white. Try lemon juice, plain vinegar, or buttermilk dressing as low-fat alternatives.