10 Simple Things to Do Every Day to Lose Weight (and Keep It Off!)

In order to feel satisfied and stay full longer, aim to eat protein (20 to 30 grams), carbs (40 to 75 grams), and healthy fats (six to 25 grams) at every meal. Go for lean or plant-based protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu, and choose complex carbs like baked sweet potatoes rather than processed carbs. And eat whole grains and unsaturated fats like nuts and avocado.

Commit to exercising every single day. Five days out of the week should be 45- to 60-minute workouts that include a mix of calorie-burning cardio (especially HIIT!) and muscle-building strength training. And the other two days of the week can be active rest, like some light yoga or going for a walk.

While cardio will burn fat, weightlifting boosts your metabolism and will allow you to gain more muscle mass, which lets you burn even more calories. Aim to strength train three to four times a week.

Skip the fizzy drinks (yes, even diet!), juices, and milk, and make your go-to beverage plain, refreshing water. With zero calories, it not only hydrates you and prevents bloating, but it also fills you up. Many times thirst can be mistaken for hunger, so aim to drink water throughout the day, around 2 to 3 litres. If you hate plain water, add fresh lemon or grapefruit slices for flavour.

Certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition says there's one simple thing you need to do to jump-start your weight loss and start seeing results: "eat more veggies." Aim to eat them at every meal, even breakfast. Since they're low in calories and high in fibre, they'll fill you up without using up a ton of your daily calories.

Find a way to keep track of your progress. The scale can be a great measure of how much weight you've lost, but don't rely on it as your only method. Take photos of yourself every month, have your body-fat percentage measured, and also keep a fitness journal to see the progress you make when lifting weights or running certain distances. How you feel is also an excellent judge, so if you feel great and your clothes are fitting better, you might want to ditch the scale entirely!