Do you want to lose 15lbs fast? Would that be pounds of fat, water or muscle? You see, when people talk about losing weight, they don't always comprehend exactly what that means. Most people automatically connect weight with fat, but that's not accurate. If you want to lose 15lbs just so it looks better on the scale readout, then it probably doesn't matter whether you lose fat, water or muscle. (But you don't really want to think that way!) If you want to lose that extra bulge around your middle, then you're looking to lose 15lbs of fat fast.

This time you will lose the weight you want and keep it off. How? By planning ahead. Any weight loss program is a change in your lifestyle. Most people are resistant to change and prefer the status quo. It doesn't matter whether you're going low carb, South Beach, or just cutting your calories, make sure you have the tools you need. Number one priority is a reliable scale. A digital readout is best, as you can see it clearly from a standing position. And you don't have to guess whether you weigh 130 pounds, 129 pounds or 131, the readout will tell you.

You don't need to feel deprived when you're trying to lose weight. Here are 6 super tips to keep hunger at bay and liven up your meals.

Toss Out Temptation – Before you start your diet program, go through your pantry, fridge, and freezer and toss out the forbidden foods. If it's not staring you in the face, the odds are you won't want it. If you have family members that will throw a fit if you throw out their favorite snack food, make them keep that food in their room if it's nonperishable. If it is perishable, buy the smallest quantity available, one serving portions if possible. Put their name on it with a magic marker and put it on the bottom shelf of the fridge where you won't see it.

Don't deny your cravings. Decide what your favorite must-have-can't-live-without-food is and include it in your diet. If you love chocolate then include a few Hershey kisses as a snack. Chocolate is good for you by the way. It contains iron. A recent study has shown a small amount of chocolate ingested every day lowers blood pressure. If you have to have something salty, choose air popped pop corn. And if you want creamy and sweet go for nonfat sherbet. You can even have a full calorie full fat treat just keep the portion small.