10 tips for lifelong weight loss

I love the first sentence of this article: "Anyone can lose weight." Even if you've tried and failed, even if it seems hard, even if you have a long way to go -- anyone can do it. Of course, as individuals we all have our own set of circumstances, but I still love that message. But last week, Brian posted about a study that found that diets don't work. So what gives?

Here's a list of 10 habits to take off the weight and keep it off -- for life. Stop looking at weight loss as a "diet" and start looking at it as a lifestyle change, adopting only those habits you're willing to take on for good. There's nothing brand new on this list, but it's good solid advice for changing your eating and activity habits for the long haul. Click the link to read more, but the list includes:

• eating breakfast every day
• eating 5 small meals
• limit processed sugars
• exercise most days of the week
• bounce back quickly when you over-indulge
• stay away from gimmicks
• keep a food diary

Lose your weight, keep it off for two years, and experts say you're then likely to have beaten the battle of the bulge for good.