Originally Posted by OlderGuy

A calorie counter like myfitnesspal will. Most people snack on simple carbs. Very few choose low-carb high protein snacks like beef jerky. Baked potatoes are great complex carbs with low fat. Whole grains. Oatmeal. Hard liquor instead of beer or wine. Cut up cucumbers in vinegar and water for a summer snack instead of pretzels or chips. Coffee with milk instead of lattes. Diet Coke Lime with whole milk instead of sugary drinks.

It's the little things that add up through the day and over the months and years. Most people gain 2-5 lbs per year and all of a sudden, 10 years later, they're 20-50 lbs heavier and their metabolism has slowed as they've aged and gotten busy living.