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

However, most of us who find ourselves overweight are products of our own gluttony. I’m the first to raise my hand. In fact, I will raise them both. Oh wait, my shirt slid down on my belly, let me put up a hand.

Seriously though, it took work to get it. What makes you think it won’t take a little work to get it off? Now when I say work, I don’t mean busting out the thigh master or dusting off the ole ski kebob or even the dumbbells, though you might 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 to make it come true. If you want to lose weight fast, follow the 5 easy steps and you’ll be on your way to a healthier, lighter, more energetic life. Just think of it like you’re 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 believe you can, then if you just follow the 5 easy steps, then you will lose weight and lose it fast.

2. Stop gorging 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 trick 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 is stored in our granaries.

4. Eat small portions of almonds and other unsalted nuts. Beans and vegetables, spinach and other green vegetables. Fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese. Eat instant oatmeal (the kind that doesn’t have all the sugar added). 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 drink soda, drink diet drinks.

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