# 5 Best Tips to Achieve Weight\-Loss

Published: 2013-01-04T08:51:22-05:00
Canonical URL: https://www.getmealplans.com/blog/2013/01/04/5-tips-encourage-weight-loss/

I have no idea how I ended up on so many PR lists but I get a dozen emails every day from PR people pitching stories/articles/recipes to run on my other website, [happyherbivore.com](http://happyherbivore.com). 99.9% of the emails are deleted but every so often an interesting one bubbles up. Here's one from Dr. Wayne Andersen, Co-Founder of [Take Shape for Life](http://www.TSFL.com). I'm unfamiliar with Dr. Andersen and his book/website, but I do think he has some great tips for weight-loss (In addition to following our [meal plans](http://getmealplans.com/#buy), which are perfect for those looking to shed some weight!!)

![http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2012/12/weight.loss.jpg](http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2012/12/weight.loss.jpg)

1. Do not over exercise.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast within the first hour of waking up.
3. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. This will help the body to better detoxify, protect and moisturize joints, kick start metabolism and absorb nutrients among other benefits.
4. Keep a food journal. This will help to create a conscious awareness of food intake and eating patterns.
5. Find a weight loss buddy and support system.

Don't Forget! We provide a support system with our meal plans -- email me anytime, I'm here to be your personal cheerleader!

Now excuse me, I have a glass of water to drink ;)

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