Here's some things that really helped me lose and are helping me to maintain the weight:
- Eat low fat and high fiber small meals and snacks through the day - I found foods that were healthy but still tasted great and were filling...this keeps my metabolism high and my cravings calm
- Small goals - whether it's looking great for an event, seeing an old friend, looking great in a weekend dress, fitting into that hot halloween costume - make small and weekly goals to keep you motivated - it definitely helped when I knew pictures were going to be taken at events I was going to
- Drink water - this fills me up, makes me feel great, and helps flush your system out
- Exercise daily - even if it's walking 30 minutes a day - I walk, do the elliptical, pilates, yoga, and light weights on just my arms - best way to get lean muscle and drop pounds
- Sleep at least 7-8 hours - I found that giving your body the rest it needs helps your body to recoup, stay healthy, and lose weight
- Don't eat late - I don't eat after 7 or 8...if I'm hungry I drink water or a diet soda
- Portion control - I eat small amounts at a time always with water or a diet soda, stop when I'm full (physically move the plate away from you or give it to someone else if you can't stop OR pop a mint or some gum in your mouth), and strategize what I will eat for the day - I count calories and loosely use the weight watchers concept
I've listed more tips, recipes I use, and information I've found on my personal website to help others and keep me on track (on my profile/blog).
Dhani 
