6 Ways to Reach a Healthy Weight

1. Exercise. Regular physical activity burns calories and builds muscle — both of which help you look and feel good and keep weight off. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn, even when you aren't exercising.

2. Reduce screen time. Limit recreational screen time to less than 2 hours per day.

3. Watch out for portion distortion. Serving sizes have increased over the past 10 years, and these extra calories contribute to obesity.

4. Eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day. Fruits and veggies are about more than just vitamins and minerals. They're also packed with fiber, which means they fill you up. And when you fill up on fruits and veggies, you're less likely to overeat when it comes to high-calorie foods like chips or cookies.

5. Don't skip breakfast. Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, burning calories from the get-go and giving you energy to do more during the day. In fact, people who skip breakfast tend to have higher BMIs than people who eat breakfast.

6. Go for water or low-fat milk instead of soda. A key factor in weight gain is that more people drink sugary beverages, such as sodas, juice drinks, and sports drinks.