Take the time to determine what type of physical activity best suits your lifestyle. Always choose an activity that you enjoy, because if it is something that you don’t like, you won’t keep it up. Also, when choosing an activity, it is important that you gradually work your way into any regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging or swimming, since it is a key factor in achieving permanent weight loss and improving health. Aerobic exercise works the body's large muscles, such as the heart, and should be moderately vigorous, but not exhausting, to be most effective. For maximum benefits, most health experts recommend exercising 30 minutes or more on most, preferably all, days of the week.

Always try to incorporate some simple calorie-burners into your everyday routine. Even the most basic activities (such as taking an after-dinner walk, using the stairs at the mall instead of taking an escalator, or parking farther away so you have a longer walk) can get you prepared for more aerobic activities. Exercise not only burns calories, it may increase the body's metabolic rate and actually decreases the appetite for some people. Exercise also has psychological benefits because it released endorphins, which improve your sense of well-being while also decreasing stress (which often leads to overeating).

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