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The most important thing I want to get across is that maintaining weight loss is just hard. It takes a dedication to exercise and eating right most of the time. 

Eat More Produce. Eating lots of low-calorie, high-volume fruits and vegetables crowds out other foods that are higher in fat and calories. Sure, you can lose weight quickly. There are plenty of fad diets that work to shed pounds rapidly -- while leaving you feeling hungry and deprived. But what good is losing weight only to regain it? To keep pounds off permanently, it's best to lose weight slowly. And many experts say you can do that without going on a "diet." Instead, the key is making simple tweaks to your lifestyle.

1. Eat Breakfast Every Day :  One habit that's common to many people who have lost weight and kept it off is eating breakfast every day.

2. Close the Kitchen at Night : Establish a time when you will stop eating so you won't give in to the late-night munchies or mindless snacking while watching television.

3.  Choose Liquid Calories Wisely : Sweetened drinks pile on the calories, but don't reduce hunger like solid foods do. Satisfy your thirst with water, sparkling water with citrus, skim or low-fat milk, or small portions of 100% fruit juice.

4.  Eat More Produce : Eating lots of low-calorie, high-volume fruits and vegetables crowds out other foods that are higher in fat and calories.

5. Add More Steps : Get yourself a pedometer and gradually add more steps until you reach 10,000 per day. Throughout the day, do whatever you can to be more active -- pace while you talk on the phone, take the dog out for an extra walk, and march in place during television commercials. Having a pedometer serves as a constant motivator and reminder.