For example, if you would ordinarily need 3000 calories in a day, you would follow a 2500-calorie a day diet. Next, figure out how much exercise a person of your weight would need to do to burn 500 calories per day, and engage in an exercise plan that will help you achieve your goal.

The result is simple: 500 fewer calories consumed and 500 more calories expended equals a 1000 calorie per day deficit, which, over course of a week adds up to 7000 calories, or two pounds. Although individual results may vary, bottom line is if your body is consuming fewer calories than it's expending, then weight will be lost.

It is best to start with a plan, which may be joining a gym where you can regularly go to get a full workout, or purchasing a home workout system that uses resistance instead of weights but produces similar results. You must assess what type of person you are, and make appropriate decision from there.

If you like idea of going out somewhere daily for your workout, welcoming change of scenery and benefiting from comradery of others who are also training, then you may want to opt for a gym membership. However, if you know you are type that enjoys working alone and will not work out unless its in convenience of your home where you do not have to get dressed and go out, then home gym system option is for you. Only you can make this assessment of yourself.

Some popular home gym systems include CrossBarTM and BowFlexTM. Many quality home workout systems exist, but of course none work when not used, so be sure that you remain focused and dedicated to your plan.

Whatever you do,make your exercise experience one you look forward to each day.