We all know that losing weight is no easy feat. Despite many claims to the contrary in the media today, there are no magic weight loss pills, drinks, concoctions or chants that make pounds and inches fall away with little effort. That’s one myth I know many of us would love to see brought to reality. When it comes to medical weight loss ventures, the doctors in Beverly Hills and Bakersfield agree that it is simple, basic changes that result in fewer calories consumed or more calories burned that equal success of the course of a year’s time.

Small changes in the way you live your life, in what and how you eat and how you move your body are the keys to successful weight loss endeavors. Small changes such as parking a bit further from the door of work, school, the grocery store and so forth add up over time. Take the stairs from time to time, walk with the kids at the park instead of holding down a bench. Walking is a big deal, the more you move your body, the more you walk, and the more successful you will be in losing weight. If you simply make walking more a habit in daily life, that will go a long way towards your weight loss success.

Making good choices when it comes to the food you eat is a big change that starts out small. Choose to skip fast food completely. Start carrying snacks to avoid hunger while on the go and you will be less likely to drive through the fast food window. Control fast food cravings by setting a date you will treat yourself and working at making better food choices in the meantime. Often you will find that the better choices have you feeling good and the desire for the fast food will ebb.