How To Lose 5 Pounds Without Really Trying

This time of year, who wants to count calories or go on a diet? But you can keep your weight steady or even drop a few pounds without any special effort. Yes, really.

We’ve tapped some of the nation’s top health and fitness gurus (plus real women who have done it) for advice on getting

slim effortlessly. Read on to learn their secrets. Push yourself (just a little): "If you ride the bus, walk part of the route. If you walk, walk faster. If you run, run farther. These small tweaks will raise your body's metabolic rate, and you'll see a few pounds drop off in a few months without changing anything else!" Keep Reading