About Today: Your Summer Weight Loss Plan

Today After what must have been the longest winter this side of the Ice Age, the Sun has emerged from its frosty slumber to let everyone know: Summertime is on its way! Yes, the countdown to swimsuit season has well and truly begun - as has the countdown to your swimsuit body. So what'll it be this year? The same old diet, the same old exercises (or lack thereof), and the same old summer? Or is this the year you're going to shake it up, knuckle down, and unveil a brand new you? If you're looking for a change, we've got you covered. Here's our guide to your summer weight loss - let's start from the beginning. Ditching Unhealthy Habits The first step toward making positive changes in your life is understanding and reexamining our old habits - and knowing how to break 'em! Slay your sugar addiction Cut back on booze Move more throughout the day Take our free email course to help you quit smoking Search Related Topics:  anti-aging habits  longevity lifestyle  Eating for Change The new you isn't made in the gym (in fact, gyms aren't even necessary.). The new you gets made in the kitchen. But don't worry, eating right and eating well don't have to be mutually exclusive. Just take a stroll through our top notch food content: Your beginner's guide to eating right Why you need more water How to figure out your calories Protein and Fiber: Your video guides to the two most important nutrients for weight loss Search Related Topics:  healthy foods  weight loss diets  fad diets Getting Started with Exercise There's no doubt that exercise can be an intimidating concept for beginners, but there's nothing to fear - just find out what works for you. The basics of exercise Work out your ideal weight Set the right goal Quiz: What's your fitness personality? Most importantly, remember: The main goal of exercise is better health, not better looks Search Related Topics:  exercise for beginners  health risks of obesity  walking Don't Believe These Weight Loss Myths Don't fall prey to fads, quick fixes, and bad science. 10 weight loss myths to waste your time The truth about carbs The biggest myths about abs The worst nutrition lies Search Related Topics:  tips  exercise myths  Related Searches Quick Weight Loss Eating Healthy Plan Food Healthy Diet Calorie Diet Plan Summer Season Work Featured Articles Follow About.com/Health on Pinterest Pin these healthy frozen desserts! Plan some fun outdoor activities Get excited for BBQ season Low sugar BBQ Guide to summer produce More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com Follow us on: Advertisement