Add these five easy tips to your routine and start blasting fat today!

Losing weight doesn't have to be a difficult journey — from lifting weights to counting your steps, keep these five easy things in mind and start working towards your fitness goals today!

Fiber + Protein = Fat Loss

This twosome helps cut cravings by keeping you satisfied longer by breaking down food at a slower rate in your body. Before the day is through, whip up a protein shake, steam some leafy green veggies or pack dried fruit for your afternoon snack. Whatever it is, just make a point of doing it!

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Count Your Steps

Not literally, of course, but by using a pedometer and recording how many steps you take each day. According to The Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research, 10,000 steps a day will get you started on the path to fat loss and cardiovascular health.

Some good ways to add to your count? Take the stairs; ditch the email and walk over to the person sitting down the hall instead; or walk with a buddy at lunch.

Try 3DFitBud Pedometer

Eat More

You've heard it before and we'll say it again: plan to eat six small meals throughout your day to control your caloric intake. You'll give your body more fuel to tackle those 10,000 steps!

Sleep More

Ok, cut out on the late night talk-show circuit tonight and hit the sack! Studies reveal that two hormones are responsible for your need to feed: ghrelin and leptin.

Ghrelin tells your body it's hungry, while leptin tells your body it's full. When you don't sleep, ghrelin thrives and so will your appetite, so tonight be sure to get your vitamin "zzzz."

Lift Weights

The healthier your muscles are the more they will aid in your showdown against fat. Weight training boosts your metabolism and that, in turn, will melt fat and keep your body incinerating all day.

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