5 easy tricks to help you get back into shape:

• Thinking about food more can help you eat less and a high protein breakfast helps reduce hunger throughout the day.

• Publicly commit to losing weight but don’t bet money on it.

• Go to lunch with people who don’t eat much.

• When you think about the gym, don’t think about how miserable to feel when you start — focus on how great you feel when you’re done. People who did this increased their intention to workout and enjoyed it more. And bring the iPod so you can listen to music you enjoy — it’ll improve your workout.

• Merely reading food labels consistently was more effective in helping lose weight than exercise.

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