Start small but don't fall off the wagon....

Aim to lose 1 pound in the next week.

To do that you’ll have to reduce your daily calorie intake by 200 to 300 calories and burn off 200 to 300 calories a day for an average weekly deficit of 3,500 calories. If you usually exercise 3 days a week, add an extra day. If you’re not a regular exerciser, then try to walk for at least 5 minutes, 3 times a day to start. It’s okay to start small; any little movement adds up to calories burned.
Use Prevention's My Health Tracker tool to set a weight goal and track progress.

Positive mantra: I’ll take this one day at a time.