Go to the beach! In most places, the beach is a fun, free and healthy activity for the whole family. We now know that too much time in the sun isn't good for us, but as long as you put sunscreen on and stay hydrated, there are other health benefits to being at the beach.

Despite the warnings, some sun is good for you. Sunlight activates vitamin D in your body and helps to alleviate depression - especially for people with seasonal depression.

The word “diet” conjures visions of plates of uncooked vegetables with memories of hunger pains and starvation. That is a description of deprivation – not a healthy diet. A diet should be balanced, appetizing and eliminate processed foods. Simply stated – eating the right foods for your body in the right combination and at the right time is critical not only a successful weight loss program, but also for successful weight maintenance.