There’s an idiot’s guide to everything from fixing your computer to installing a kitchen sink. But have you ever wondered when there was going to be a guide that told you how to do one of the hardest things in life, lose weight? People all over the world are struggling to lose the stubborn body fat and weight associated with poor eating and exercise habits, and each of them is looking for a plan that will actually help them lose body weight. Although many people tell you that only eating meat or never eating processed sugar will be the way you can achieve the lean body you’ve always dreamed of, these ideas are simply fads and will soon fade away.

The most important thing in order to lose body weight is that you have to go out and exercise every day. Think about how much time you spend sitting in front of a screen every day. You sit in your car during your commute, where you sit in front of a computer for eight hours, only to repeat the stationary drive in the opposite direction. Once you get home, you sit down to eat and then sit in front of the TV until you’re too tired to stay awake any longer. Rinse and repeat.

If you’re tired of this life that leaves you feeling sluggish and tired even when you’ve had enough rest, you need to change your level of physical activity. If you live within three or five miles of where you work, why not consider riding your bike? While this may not be convenient on rainy or snowy days, think about how much money you’ll save on gas! By making this simple substitution, you’ll be on your way to losing body weight faster than you ever thought possible.

Another thing that you will eventually have to address in order to lose fat and weight is your diet. Try an experiment for a day or two and write down everything you eat and what time you eat it. You don’t even have to log calories, but you’ll probably be surprised at how much and how often you eat throughout the day. Choosing smaller, healthier meals will be your best chance to lose weight and keep it off.