With the ever-growing snippets of weight loss advice coming from your doctors, the nightly news, magazines and even your friends, it's easy to lose track of how to go about losing weight. Following the tips in this article is a great, simple way to get started losing weight and living healthier.

If you can (and we are all so different) exercise as soon as you wake up in order to burn some excess calories. By exercising as soon as your eyes open, you can get covered in sweat before you get washed for the day. Exercising can also help you to wake up (so it's not such an awful idea after all!) and will leave you energized to help you to face the day ahead.

Taking a walk with your family after dinner is a good habit to get into that can help you lose weight. Not only does it burn some calories, but it lets you spend more time with your loved ones. Strengthening your relationships is important when you are trying to lose weight.

Discipline yourself while shopping for food. Establish a...