text: Eat healthy foods and smaller portions, plus do some exercising.  Bike riding is good for an all around workout.  You can also use free-weights.  A cheap alternative is a resistance band and exercise ball.  Eating healthy is a big one.  Also, cut down on soda and coffee.  Try to replace it with water or 100% juice on occassion.  You can still have your one coffee or soda in the morning, but for the rest of the day try to drink water.  A good diet is always just a combo of eating right and exercising.  Try to pack a snack for yourself during the day... and pack your lunch rather than eating out.  Try some small pretzel sticks or an apple as a snack.  Don't skip breaktfast because it will make you hungry for the rest of the day.  Try a hardboiled egg and a piece of fruit, along with a glass of OJ.  Good luck and just remember... if you "screw up" by having a snack, it won't ruin your whole diet... everyone messes up, just try to get yourself back on track!!!