Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on losing weight.

Avoid: Avoid "empty calories": sodas, chips, etc. Eat lean protein and quality carbs with fruits & veggies.

Eat: Eat on paper plate and draw 4 squares. Put food in each square and take 5 minutes to eat each square.

Have: Have a "mardi gras" day every couple of weeks. Go ahead and eat something you have been craving.

Consuming: Consuming more calories than you burn = weight gain. Burning more calories than you eat = loss.

Drink: Drink water! diet drinks are also okay, but some researchers think these may stimulate appetite.

Eat: Eat breakfast! skipping breakfast will prolong your body's fasting mode and decrease calorie usage.

Divide: Divide your healthy snacks into small ziploc bags and prepare many in advance.

Drink: Drink a full 16 oz glass of water before each meal.

Drink: Drink a glass of water before each meal and another with the meal. Smaller portions.

Drink: Drink water before your meals to help with satiety.

If: If losing weight is hard, try to focus on living a healthy lifestyle and improving your fitness.

Look: Look at the calories in food like you look at purchases. Is it worth it?

One: One of the tricks to successful weight loss is figuring out how to do it in the midst of everything.

Plan: Plan your meals for the day. Reward yourself a little, as appropriate.

Portion: Portion your meals into quarters like a sports game. Eat 1/4 of the plate and take a 2 minute break.

Put: Put your fork and knife down after every bite and dont pick it up until you properly chew your food.

Shop: Shop only on the outside aisle of the supermarket. It's where all the healthy food is.

Sometimes: Sometimes beginning with a regimented commercial program may help to learn portion size.

StairMaster: Stairmaster is great cardio, without high impact to joints.

Stay: Stay away from sodas and juices; drink water or unsweetened teas instead.

Substitute: Substitute a low calorie spread cheese for cheese and mayo on sandwiches.

Substitute: Substitute low calorie condiments, crumbled cheeses, nuts and dried fruits for salad dressing.

To: To feel full, eat every 3-4 hours. Have protein each meal and use the "palm" rule to measure portion.

Try: Try changing what you drink to just water (no change in diet) for one week.

Try: Try drinking 8 ounces of water before each meal. Add lemon, lime, or cucumber slices to make it fun.

Try: Try higher lean protein versions of food like greek yogurt.

Use: Use smaller plates and utensils. Food looks bigger and takes longer to eat.

Use: Use the app "lose it!" a fun way to keep track of your calories and exercise.

Vegetables: Vegetables are not only nutritious and filling, they are very low in calories!

Walking: Walking at an incline burns more calories than walking fast.

Your: Your stomach can only hold what would fit into the palm of your hand, so use that as a rough measure.

A new TipTap: A diet that has; less sugar and more fiber; will bring weight success.

A new TipTap: Exercise, diet; exercise, and exercise; then exercise, yo!

A new TipTap: Slowly is best. When you do fad dieting, you lose and then regain quickly, which is not healthy.

Though: Though it's hard, you can do it; just say no to more; you'll be half the man you were.

Eat: Eat more veggies and fiber. Drink more water. Avoid sweets and processed foods.

Sweating,: Sweating, muscles burn; both answered by empty gut; good pain. Pride and power.

Use: Use your muscles whenever you can. Skip the elevator and take the stairs. People will be supportive.

Drinking: Drinking a bottle of water before each meal can help you stay hydrated & lessen calories consumed.

Eating: Eating slowly can help you feel full and eat less. Eating with chopsticks may help you slow down!

Change: Change what you eat- fish twice a week - it is healthier and less fattening.

Make: Make a realistic goal and work toward it. Don't try to lose more than 1-2 pounds per week.

HEALTHY: Healthy approach to meaningful/long lasting weight loss is: eat/drink in moderation & exercise for fun.

Ruin: Ruin your dinner! take a high fiber snack and water 30 minutes before; then only eat half your meal!

It: It is not a diet, but a lifestyle change that will help you lose weight and be healthier!

Eat: Eat slowly. Drink fluids. Your meal will last longer and you'll eat less. Fast eaters gain weight!

Keep: Keep plates small. A 9-inch one will remind you to keep portions smaller. Get rid of 11-inch plates!

Move: Move your computer to a ledge so that you can stand while you surf! don't sit down while you mouse!

Eat: Eat less and exercise more-it's not a trick, but it works. There are no tricks. Forget the internet!

Try: Try to drink 3-4 liters of water daily. Reduces hunger & it's like carrying a 6lb weight around all day!

Increase: Increase your dietary fiber & water intake while decreasing caloric intake and obtain adequate sleep.

If: If you have trouble losing weight while eating healthy, count calories - don't forget the alcohol!

Eat: Eat slowly. Chew each bite at least 10 times. Pay attention. You will eat less and enjoy it more!

Plan: Plan to eat healthy, rather than trying to avoid food.

Exercise: Exercise regularly. Spinning (stationary bikes) in a class at gym is excellent for motivation.

Set: Set small goals, and build on them. Little steps add up.

Stop: Stop eating after 7pm. Have early dinners as food eaten later will not digest and just becomes fat.

Set: Set goals, and reward yourself for achieving them, but not with food.

Separate: Separate large bags of high calorie foods into individual serving size.

Moderation: Moderation and variety are the keys to an interesting, healthy and sustainable diet.

Photog: Photograph yourself 1x/week. Send to trusted & helpful friend. Keeps you accountable & tracks progress visually.

Weigh: Weigh yourself daily and write down your progress. It is motivating.

Use: Use a journal of the foods that you eat each day. Share it with your doctor.

A: A good night sleep is very important to lose weight and keep it off.

Adding: Adding strength training twice a week can increase weight loss better than extra cardio exercise.

Negative: Negative nitrogen balance. Use more energy than you eat. Plan your meal for tomorrow & stick to it.

1)Digital: 1)digital scale, track wt. Daily 2)4 liters water daily 3)take pics of all you eat, review daily.

Keep: Keep a diary of all calories u eat & burn. Look at it as a bank account, keep a negative balance.

Eat: Eat healthy proteins and fats (nuts, eggs, chicken), minimize carbs, and appetite will be curbed...

Trim: Trim down with a low carb diet. Dip into a low fat diet. Shape your way into the beautiful you!

When: When feeling hungry between meals, try drinking a glass of water. Thirst can feel like hunger.