If your favorite nighttime snack is a big bowl of chocolate ice cream, consider keeping it to one scoop. Or switch to frozen yogurt and add bananas or berries to fill you up. Remember, small changes that you can live with, without feeling deprived, are best. Think about times you overeat and try to avoid or change those situations. Experts know that eating healthy is only one part of the answer.
Exercise can make the biggest difference of all.
The best exercise for you is the one you enjoy. Try a variety of physical activities, and decide which you like best. You can exercise alone or with a friend. Get out in nature or join a club. Exercise recommendations of the American Heart Association encourage frequent aerobic workouts that last 30 minutes or longer for 3 to 4 days per week, or more often.