For most people, the hardest part about trying to lose weight is not the change in diet, it's the times between meals where they feel the hungriest. For many people, the middle of the afternoon and late in the evening is where the temptation hits the hardest. It's so easy to rationalize indulging during these times. The best strategy for combating these times is to eat things that are going to help you feel full for as long as possible.

The easiest way to cut your daily calorie intake is to cut out the consumption of calories in liquid form. Juices, non-diet sodas, and most popular coffee shop beverages are all loaded with non-essential calories that can easily be removed from your diet.