hi i always exercise 30 mins a day 3 times a week or more. 8 or more glasses of water a day. situps help your stomach size decreace a little jog around the block a few times b4 school starts every morning cut back on food eat half save half 4 l8r this might sound girly but dance moves helped me loose 25 lbs. teach your familly some moves or start a neighborhood class.at night when you cant sleep do sit ups stretch jumping jax 40 a day or less.prrsonalize a diet plan. Take all tips you gat here and put them together on some paper and write at the top YOU CAN RESIST!!then when you want snacks say i can resist and look at the paper.anyway write that at the top of your plan take some of your tv time and jog or exercise. NO fried food,CHOCOLATE,OR CANDY.If youeat out order broiled or boiled food.ride your bike if you have 1.or walk your dog if you have 1. skate,run,swim,play sports,orjog it all helps.Dont drink sodas drink diet sodas and crystal light tea helped me loose 12 lbs.I hope your diet goes well!!BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!