Weight loss is not easy. Sorry to bust your bubble, I will repeat it again. Weight loss is not easy. Let that sink in. Weight loss can be simple, but not easy. Anyone who tells you that losing weight is easy is lying to you. This is the second part of an article that I have written to ease you into a few simple steps that will get you on your way to an eating healthy weight loss plan.

Tip #4: High Fructose Corn Syrup is going to (I repeat, going to) derail your weight loss goals every single time. High fructose corn syrup is one of the worst things that you can put in your body. The high levels of simple sugars are easily broken down and will spike your blood sugar. The compound is actually known to block receptors that tell your brain that you are full. As a consequence, you eat more.

High fructose corn syrup is found in many grocery items from sodas to pretzels, potato chips and candy. (Things you shouldn't be eating anyway, right?)

Tip #5: Do NOT replace regular sodas with diet sodas. The artificial sweeteners in diet sodas (although contain no calories) can have the same effect as regular sodas.

Tip #6: Eat protein. Protein will help you to build muscle. Muscle needs more energy (calories) for maintenance, therefore, you will burn more calories while resting.