In its simplest form, to lose weight, burn more calories than you consume to burn. This seems simple enough, but if it were really that simple, none of us would have a weight problem. All too often resort to drastic measures to see results - promise diets, pills or those weird fitness gadgets on infomercials that instant success. You might lose weight, but what happens when you go on that diet or stop that crazy workout program? The gain it all back and more. The real secret to losing weight is to make small, lasting changes. The key is to forget about instant results and long-term in the.