Every day we read about new diet and workout plans promising you'll drop some pounds.  But what actually works?  Here are 5 basic tips nutritionists share that will help you lose weight, and keep it off!

1.  Skip the Scale-  "One of my top tips is to stay away from the scale and rather how tight your jeans are as an indicator for your weight," says Jessica Levinson, RD, dietary advocate and advisor at Nutritioulicious.  (In any case, no elastic pants permitted!)  "The number on the scale can be a great estimation for wellbeing, however, it can vary a lot depending on a lot of factors, like the time of day, liquid intake, and activity level.  How your garments fit tells you a more precise story."

2.  Don't Rely On Fitness Trackers-  While it appears as though everybody's wearing a new wristband, or using an application that tracks calories burned and calories eaten, putting your trust in these gadgets can make you go up in weight, instead of down, says Fear.  "It's important to remember that these gadgets just give estimates," she says.  "Utilize your own results as the most important indicator.  On the off chance that you aren't losing fat, you aren't in a caloric deficit, regardless of what your tracker and applications say."

3.  Drink More Water and Less Sugary Drinks-  You definitely know not to drink soda and espresso drinks that are stacked with sugar and calories.  But, do you know what your ought to drink?  "Three 24-ounce servings of super cold water every day will help you burn an additional 100 calories." says Dulan (the cold drink prompts your body to use energy to keep up a 98.6 degree temperature)

4.  Don't Focus on Eliminating Carbs-  "Limiting carbs can yield weight loss, but only if it results in a general caloric deficit." says Georgie Fear, RD, Nutrition Coach and creator of Lean Habits for Lifelong Weight Loss.  "In the event that you cut out all carbs, and replace them with almonds, butters, and oils, you will not get thinner since you aren't lowering calories overall.  You can even put on weight, as I have seen numerous individuals do."  Instead of completely eliminating, or eating primarily one single type of food, attempt to lower the total number of calories you take in.

5.  Sleep-  This may sound like an easy one, but getting proper rest every night allows your metabolism to work harder, which helps you burn more fat!  For more information on how to improve your quality of sleep, check out this article!