FOLLOW THIS SIMPLE STEPS TO LOSE WEIGHT 1-Eat a high-protein breakfast. ... 2-Avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice. ... 3-Drink water a half hour before meals. ... 4-Choose weight loss-friendly foods . ... 5-Eat soluble fiber. ... 6-Drink coffee or tea. ... 7-Eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods. ... 8-Eat your food slowly.