What are some of the best tools to help you lose weight and keep it off or to help change your health profile??

• Plates that show you portion sizes
• The bathroom scale
• A tape measure
• A BMI chart
• Portion sized snacks (100 cal packs)
• A buddy relationship (spouse/friend/co-worker) or a health professional's one-on-one guidance
• An organized weight loss program/support group
• Knowing developing risk factors, that truly scare you
• Knowing your family history of diabetes/heart disease/hypertension/stroke
• A gym membership (that is used)
• Home equipment or a home gym
• Concern expressed by a family member, friend or doctor
• Journaling your daily eating and exercise habits
• Meditation, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, traditional psychotherapy (if you have serious emotional eating)
• A pedometer

The ultimate best tool?? A reality check