[Agent Night]

What I've found works for me (diet wise) is a combination of cutting out sugar and portion control. Most people tend to overeat because they don't know the proper portions of packaged food (for instance, the portion of bread for most loaves is 1 slice). Also, trying to ensure that I eat at least five serving of fruits/vegetables a day really helps.

As for exercise, it doesn't need to be anything extreme like weight-lifting and so on; that kind of exercise is more for toning and doesn't burn fat all that fast. All you need is to do something aerobic; anything that gets your heart rate up. This can be anything from simply walking around the block every day to WiiFit or joining a pilates class.

But most important, it's about what works best for YOU. Everybody's body is different and functions in different ways. Try a few different methods and see what helps you the most