So your anniversary is coming up in March or your vacation plans include a bikini. In either case, you want to feel as good as you look. Losing weight quickly could be as simple as not eating, but you know that's not a good solution. You'll lose the weight, but you'll feel the worse for wear and your good looks will suffer. That's not a winning plan. Losing weight quickly and well requires a disciplined approach to the calories you consume, with an eagle eye on the nutrients contained in those foods.

Fruits and veggies come so highly recommended, as well they should be. These foods are loaded with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and fiber. What more could a dieter ask? Breakfast can consist of a fruit smoothie, a filling concoction with all the virtues of fruits, topped off with calcium from the milk or yogurt part of this delightful beverage.