Losing weight in middle age involves staying active, eating healthy, managing stress and taking care of your health.

While having tight and toned abs is partly genetic, read up on the number of things that you can do today to firm, slim and define your midsection for good.

Although most people drink red wine for its complex taste or ability to take the edge off a stressful day, if that daily glass of red wine suppresses your appetite or decreases your daily calorie intake it might even result in weight loss.

Learn Stacy R.'s secrets to success and how she lost 150 pounds and went from a size 28 to a size 10!

Choosing to lose 10 kilograms — 22 pounds — is a reasonable goal if you fully commit to changes in your dietary and exercise habits.

You should aim to lose weight gradually, approximately 1 to 2 pounds per week. This equates to between 0.45 and 0.9 kilograms of weight loss per week.

LIVESTRONG's MyPlate App is nominated for a Webby Award, and we need your votes to win. MyPlate has been downloaded by more than 10 million people who have lost a total of 41 million pounds. It only takes ten seconds!

While nighttime eating isn't bad in and of itself, it's usually more likely to involve unhealthy food selections or larger-than-recommended portions. But little things you choose to do (or not do) can help you stay on track.

Learn how Lacey S. lost 140 pounds and 14 pant sizes by incorporating a healthy diet and exercise into her life.

Three chemicals found in common products and foods may interfere with the digestive system’s ability to tell the brain when the body is full.

Learn Mindy S.'s secret to success and what inspired her to lose 41 pounds and go from a size 16 to a size 8!

In addition to regular workouts and proper nutrition, here are three specific things you can do now to hack your diet and training for more successful fat loss.