Susan's Top Ten Lists for Weightloss Ten Things To Do! Drink water (divide body weight in half, drink that many ounces daily). Eat small, frequent meals to balance blood sugar and energy levels. Eat a rainbow every day. The colors of the foods are vital. The darker the colors, the more nutrients, as a rule. Aid the digestion by eating living foods with naturally-occurring enzymes (yogurt, apples, papayas, pineapples, etc.). Eat high-fiber foods, such as, grains, beans, seeds, nuts, berries, etc. Eat a variety of organic fruits and vegetables daily, all colors. Eat a variety of healthy fats, such as, avocados, nuts, seeds, flax, olive oil, and grapeseed. Eat high quality protein foods, such as grains, beans, seeds, nuts, organic eggs, organic dairy and soy cheeses, fish from deep, cold water (salmon, halibut, tuna). Don't overeat fish. Drink teas that aid in digestion, such as, peppermint, red clover, burdock, milk thistle, green tea. Breathe deeply every day and find a form of exercise that you enjoy and do it on a regular basis. I dance and walk while wearing light ankle and wrist weights. Ten More Things To Do! Avoid hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated fats, ALL OF THEM. Avoid all soft drinks, bad for bone density. Avoid all white flour (breads, crackers, cookies, etc.) Avoid all refined sugar. Use raw honey, maple syrup, molasses. Avoid processed meats, such as, bacon, luncheon meats, hot dogs. The preservatives are carcinogenic. Avoid all "fake foods" (artificial sweeteners, flavorings, colors). Avoid processed fruit juice drinks. Avoid excessive saturated fat. Eat a variety of good fats. Avoid canned foods loaded with too much salt. Avoid eating out frequently. You can't control the quality of ingredients.