by Cyndi Li

Created on: May 03, 2009   Last Updated: June 29, 2009

For decades, men and women have been consciously, and actively, doing battle with the bulge, and rightly so. Being over weight can lead to a host of medical problems, both physical and mental. There are tons of different dieting strategies to choose from, but what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another. This article will list 20 of those stratagies, the most common ones and, reportedly, the most affective ones.

1. Eat lots of fiber and water.

Fiber and water help to make you feel fuller, and promote good digestion.

2. Be prepared

Keep some healthy snacks in your desk at work or in the glovebox of your car. When you get a craving, reach for one of those intsead of a sugary snack.

3. Bring your lunch to work.

Not only is a home-made meal more healthy, you save money and set a great example for those around you. Dried fruit, walnuts, wheat crackers and low-carb snack bars are quick healthy snacks that won't undermine your dieting efforts.

4. Avoid take-out and fast-food.

There aren't many healthy take-out option out there. Take-out and fast-food are usually swimming in calorie-laden sauces, and brimming with fat, sugar and tons of salt; the perfect invitation for Old Man Cellulite.

5. Exercise

Most people cringe at the mere mention of the word exercise. The truth is, regular everyday activities like walking, shooting hoop, swimming and bike riding, constitutes exercise.

6. Size really does matter.

And, not just your waistline. Portion control is a great way to reduce your intake of calories, fat and sugar. There's no need to eat like a bird, but taking smaller portions will make a big difference in your weight loss efforts.

7. Reduce the stress in your life.

Stress has a way of creeping into your life when you're not looking. Before you know it you feel as if the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders. Many people turn to food when their stress level is elevated as a way to find comfort, and relief, from the stress; albeit temporarily.

8. Drink plenty of water.

Water flushes your body of toxins and also keeps you hydrated. When you're hydrated your energy level remains fairly consistent, when coupled with eating healthy foods. When your energy level stays relatively high throughout the day, you're less likely to feel rundown, and more likely to get in some exercise.

9. Eat your breakfast.

A meal in the morning will jump-start your metabolism without any effort on your part. The more pumped up your metabolism gets, the more

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