Take Action!
Make a promise to eat well, move more, and get support from family and friends. If you need to lose weight, do it slowly over time. Try losing 1–2 pounds per week.
Remember: to lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn.
Keep a Weight Diary
Write down:
- What you eat
- When you eat
- How much you eat
- Your physical activity
- Your weight
Use this weight-loss log [PDF - 2.3 KB] or make your own. When you know your habits, you will know what you want to change.