10 tips for staying on track
1.  Start slow. If you jump into a fitness plan, you may become overwhelmed and discouraged—and ultimately stop trying.
2.  Get involved in physical activities you know and like. For example, if you’ve always loved swimming, this might be the perfect time to swim on a regular basis at the Tallgrass Creek aquatics center.
3.  Set goals—realistic and specific rather than broad ones. For example, don’t say, “I’m going to lose weight.” Instead say, “I’m going to walk every day for ten minutes for the next two weeks.”
4.  Keep a food diary of what you’re eating. This will help you track your calories and find out whether you are getting enough nutrients.
5.  Avoid fad diets. Be skeptical of any diet that completely eliminates a food group or significantly deviates from what seems like a “typical” diet.
6.  There is no such thing as a magic weight loss drug. They could seem to “work” in helping you lose weight, but they may be having significant side effects on your body.
7.  Eat breakfast, or you’ll get hungry later in the day and slow down your metabolism.
8.  Eat snacks between meals. Don’t let five hours go by without eating. If there is too large of a lag, you may overeat later.
9.  Have a support system. Get together with friends and discuss your  achievements and frustrations. Eat a healthy meal together.
10.  Understand that lapsing is a typical behavior and should be expected. Get back on target and re-evaluate your original goals.