Take things upstairs or downstairs immediately instead of letting them accumulate. Park further away from your destination. Throw out the remote control and go for a walk, even if it's just 10 steps. If you can't lose weight on your own, find a weight-management program to give you support and accountability. Include adequate amounts of essential nutrients.
Many people consume too little calcium, folic acid and dietary fiber, to name three.
Avoid excessive amounts of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugar. Too much of these play a part in contributing to heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes and high blood pressure. Choose small amounts of dairy products, meat, and other protein-containing foods to round out nutritional needs. To lose weight, limit yourself to the lowest recommended number of servings from each food group and choose lower calorie foods. For example, choose broccoli instead of peas, strawberries instead of raisins, or whole grain bread instead of a croissant.