With summer right around the river bend, it's time to shed unwanted lbs. left over from the sterile winter months. Now, I'm not guaranteeing you washboard abs, but what I am saying is that if you follow my advice, you'll be looking better than you do now.

1. Diet: Losing weight involves cutting back on how much you eat, and what you eat. Unused energy turns into fat, as do certain kinds of foods. Try not to eat a lot of carbs at dinner time if you really want to shed fat, and don't load your plate at all with simple carbs like white rice, potatoes, or bread. Vegetables and fruits are the best for you because they have vitamins, minerals, and energy.

2. Portions: When you're eating, eat slowly and take breaks to allow your body to realize how much food it is ingesting. Often, when you overeat, it's because you don't realize how much food you've already consumed, and you're stuck with more than you need. Take smaller portions so you aren't forced into finishing large plates of food.

3. Regulation: Do not fast. Do not skip breakfast. Do not refuse to eat, and only smoke cigarettes and drink coffee in order to lose weight. This is a short term fix, and it is very bad for your body. Eat smaller meals more often, and follow the German proverb: eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.

4. Less red meat: Whether you're going out to eat, or you're cooking your own food, beef and pork are fatty and have tons of cholesterol. Choose chicken and fish, especially salmon and sardines, which have healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

5. Exercise: You don't have to be running eight miles a day, but you should break a sweat at least three to five times a week. This means that you're burning off all of the energy you intake, and your body is working. Recent studies show that a sedentary lifestyle can actually cause you to gain weight, even if you are exercising daily, so think about standing at work, if possible.

6. Water: It helps to flush toxins out of your body, and if you're dehydrated your body keeps pockets of water in places that can make you look flabby. Drink a glass before you eat a large meal to help digestion and give you a sense of satiety. This will prevent you from overeating.

7. Discount diet pill: These pills work in conjunction with the above aspects of healthy living. Certain extracts, like hoodia supplements can help to curb your appetite, and burn body fat fast.

There you have it, with these tips you should be well on your way to a slimmer, healthier you. You shouldn't expect immediate results, but you should also be confident that the changes you make to your lifestyle will pay off. It could be a couple of days, it could be a couple of months, but following this advice will lead you to a healthier lifestyle.