In a world of diet fads, drinks and pills, it is easy to feel as if your weight is out of your control. Let’s face it; the majority of us are not "metabolically gifted" and naturally slim. Most of us have to work at weight loss.

If one of your goals is to lose weight, then you may want to consider visiting a weight loss resort. A weight loss resort can help you to jump start your weight loss goals by helping to establish healthy eating and exercise habits.

If you’re looking for a different type of "fat farm" one that provides a realistic approach to nutrition, health and fitness, consider America’s premier weight loss resort, Hilton Head Health Institute. A 14 day stay at this South Carolina weight loss resort will put you on your way to a healthy new slimmer you.

Not Ready For A Wight Loss Resort?

If a weight loss resort isn’t for you by simply following the 5 tips below your sure to drop a few pounds.

1. Drink Water – Keeping your body hydrated is important; drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day helps your body metabolize fat more effectively. In fact, you can lose 62 calories by drinking ice cold water.

2. Eat 6 Small Meals – Eating 6 small meals each day will fuel your system giving you energy as well as boosting your metabolism, which helps you to burn more calories throughout the day.

3. Use Smaller Plates – Study after study has shown that the more people have on their plates the more they're likely to eat. Use a smaller plate, eat less food.

4. Eat Slowly – From the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling fullness. By eating slowly you give your body a chance to recognize that you've had enough to eat.

5. Eat At Home – Restaurants serve such large portions that you’re more likely to eat more. When you do eat out, ask for a box and box up half of your food before you start to eat.