subject: Long-Term Weight Loss Success Tips [print this page] If you have tried many things in the past to get in shape, you'll see that making these minor adjustments can be all the difference. You do not have to make dramatic lifestyle changes in order to get the body that you have always wanted. You can simply eat less food and workout on a more regular basis. Your body will begin to progress at a natural rate and this progression will be a lot healthier than crash dieting. You do not have to go out and work out rigorously right off the bat either. Consistency will allow your body to progress at a healthier rate. In order to keep the weight off for good, you'll want to begin to develop better habits. Working out regularly and eating the right amount of food will be the key to your long-term success.