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Message: <blockquote data-quote="adndgamer" data-source="post: 3932236" data-attributes="member: 2764">I'm 5'10", 160lb, and around 9% body fat.  I used to have an extra 15 pounds or so on me and a much higher body fat percentage, but I lost that quickly just by watching the foods I ate, and making sure that I was being active.For the most part it's easy.  You need to burn calories greater than or equal to your intake, or you will gain weight.  So, you can either increase activity (good, because it increases your metabolism as well) or you can decrease your caloric intake (bad, imo, because it leads to a decrease in energy).  I work in IT and sit in front of a computer for 12 hour stretches at a time.  Little things can add up like getting up and walking around for a while.  I also made the switch from regular soda (tons of calories) to diet soda (0 calories).As far as being more active goes -- It doesn't have to be full-on workouts, and I actually think that it's better to work on changing small habits.  Walk more often, eat more fresh fruits and less processed foods.For a few months I set a time to work out, just doing calisthenics like pushups & situps, squats.  The results were amazing.  In just a few weeks of working out every other day I was seeing tons more definition in my abs and chest.Take an active interest in food that you're eating.  Watch out for fat content and calories.  Drink plenty of water.That's all I've got. Good luck!</blockquote>