Being overweight is not a fun topic, especially for someone struggling with weight issues. Of course, all fad diets do nothing and weight loss diets are nothing more than scams. I mean, I understand that many people have serious problems with weight and it seems almost impossible to shed those unwanted pounds.

However, most of us who find ourselves overweight are a product of our own gluttony. I am the first to raise my hand. In fact, I’ll raise them both. Oh wait, my shirt slipped over my belly, let me hold up a hand.

Seriously though, it took work to get it. What makes you think it won’t take a bit of work to take it off? Now when I say work, I don’t mean breaking out the thigh master or dusting off the old ski skewer or even the weights, although you may want to later on.

No, all I’m talking about right now is taking a step in the right direction. It is not enough to think about it. We don’t want to lose weight in dreamland, we want it to become reality. If you want to lose weight fast, follow the 5 easy steps and you’ll be on your way to a healthier, lighter and more energetic life. Just think of it as going down a flight of stairs. Each step is exactly that, a step. Just put one foot in front of the other. A journey around the world begins with one step.

These are the steps to be healthier and you deserve it

1. Believe you can. I know it sounds simple, but really if you don’t think you can, then you won’t. On the other hand, if you think you can, then if you just follow the 5 easy steps, then you will lose weight and lose it fast.

2. Stop stuffing yourself with all the crap you normally stuff your face with. You know the things that are not good for you. Don’t try to fool me because I’m not the one who needs to lose weight. You have to be honest with yourself and put your foot down and just do it.

3. Start eating 6 small meals a day. One of our biggest problems is, yes, eating the wrong foods, but the other problem is that we eat too much when we sit down to eat. In other words, eat smaller portions throughout the day and our bodies will burn all the fat so nothing gets stored in our barns.

4. Eat small portions of almonds and other nuts without salt. Beans and vegetables, spinach and other green vegetables. Fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese. Eat instant oatmeal (the kind without all the added sugar). Eat eggs and lean meats like turkey, Canadian bacon. Eat peanut butter, olive oil, and whole grain breads and cereals. Raspberries and other berries.

5. Drink water and 2% low-fat milk. If you must have a soda, drink diet drinks.

If you follow these 5 simple steps, you will lose weight fast.