I gained a huge amount of weight when I got pregnant over five years ago. I have managed to lose some of it but still need to lose about 25lbs or more. I have been on so many diets, I have lost count! I desperately want to lose the weight and feel good and also be healthy, but I cannot seem to get my mind in gear to do this. I know I have to change my eating habits, exercise etc as I was doing awesome this summer, but in a horrible slump and gained the 10 lbs I lost this summer. What is wrong with me?? Tina.

There is nothing wrong with you. Nothing! Post-pregnancy weight loss can be challenging. That’s okay; the important thing is that you are trying to lose weight despite some setbacks.

How to lose 25 pounds the wrong way Try fad diets and diet pills. They are out there, so they must work. Do not eat any carbs, which means running away from any fruits or vegetables. Try Oprah’s detox. Try running 5 miles every day. Yep, that’s what “how to lose 25 pounds the wrong way” is all about. Oh, there is more, but you get the idea.

How to lose 25 pounds the right way Do less, lose more. You do not need to be stressed about going to the gym, and you do not need a specific diet program to lose 25 pounds. In fact, if you do not want to, you do not need to go to the gym at all. Huh? That’s right – do less, lose more, remember? Confused? Let me explain.

Going to the gym requires spending extra time and money, in short, it complicates things. But walking is easy and can be done almost anywhere. So walk – that is your exercise. And a diet plan? I am not going to say that a good diet plan is not helpful, because it is, but if you already know how to eat healthy, you can do it on your own. Do less, lose more, remember?

Instead of trying to follow a structured diet plan, which requires extra planning, do your own thing. The easiest way to go about it? Do not try to figure out what to eat, just remember what not to eat, everything else is a go.

So if simple carbs, soda, fast food, pre-packaged foods are out, what is in? Any kind of protein you want, fruits, veggies, and good fat – mix it up your own style and do not be afraid to try new things.

The bottom line on how to lose 25 pounds Sure, you can try to find a diet plan that works for you, but you have already done that, and you are not happy with the results. Sometimes, instead of trying to fix something, it is better to just let go and start fresh, start doing something you have not tried before.