What do you do to lose weight (fat)? Any tips?

[Anonymous]

So, one temptation that I cannot seem to overcome is food. I am not overweight, I consider myself average but I want to lose a bit of weight because I'm starting to gain some fat. What are some things that you do to lose fat? Do you count calories? And how do you resist food?

[Drooogie4]

You don't necessarily have to resist.
Just go for the healthier option.
Like, drink water and not sugar stuff.
Get a banana for a snack vs something junky.

Getting healthier is a lifestyle. Choose what feeds your health. (And have bad stuff on occasion;)).
But to really help trim down, especially since you aren't big
... avoid added sugar, cheese (dairy in general) and much meat. Especially dark meat.
Carbs in moderation.
You need them.
But lowering meat and dairy is good. Especially since the liter purpose of milk is to promote weight gain.

[Asker]

Thanks! I've never really thought of it that way :)

[Drooogie4]

I just feel like that's a huge one that doesn't seem to occur to people.
And sure. You can loose weight and eat it, but it may help too.
It helped me

[Intraluminal]

Calorie restriction - dieting, is more important that exercise, but both should be done. No particular diet is significantly better than any other, so long as you don't malnourish yourself. Beware of fluid calories like soda and smoothies.