If you're tried losing weight, you know that it's not only hard, but it's also annoying. You have to keep track of everything you eat, cut all your favorite foods out of your life and skip meals.

That's why Bob Harper's approach to weight loss is so great: it doesn't involve any of that! Harper became famous as a trainer on the hit TV show The Biggest Loser, so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about losing weight.

You probably can't afford to hire Harper as your personal trainer, especially because he's recovering from a heart attack right now, but we've got the next best thing. Try some of his 7 best tips about healthy eating and you'll notice great results

1. Eat healthy fats

Harper isn't the type of fitness expert that insists you should only eat egg whites. Fat is important for your body, and some fats are healthier than others. He recommends olive oil, nuts and avocados, because they're all low in calories.

2. Drink water when you're feeling hungry

We know you're tired of hearing this, but drinking water is really important. To make sure you get enough, Harper says to drink 2 glasses when you're feeling hungry. This can also help control your hunger between meals.

3. Go easy on alcohol

We've discussed the health benefits of giving up beer and other drinks before. It's not very nutritious, and you wind up eating more when your willpower is lower. Harper says to avoid drinking altogether if you can.

Click the next page to learn how to balance your plate!

4. Say no to salt

Harper says to go easy on this seasoning, which can increase your blood pressure. Hide your salt shaker, but also limit the amount of processed food you eat in a week.

While you're making a positive change in your life, there are some other common food habits you should learn to avoid.

Also, try this proven technique to lose weight while still eating the foods you love.

There's no telling what will work for you, because every person is different, so keep trying util you find your perfect solution.

5. Enjoy your carbs

Lots of popular diets say to cut carbs, but that can actually leave you feeling tired and hungry. Harper gets his carbs from healthy sources like fruits and veggies, which won't pack on the pounds.

6. Have unlimited greens

You can snack all you want according to Harper, as long as you snack on something good. He says to treat yourself to as many veggies as you want throughout the day, because they're low calorie snacks that are great for you.

7. Balance your plate

Along with eating smaller potions, Harper uses the 40-40-20 rule. Your meals should be 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% healthy fats. Or just skip the math and avoid going back for seconds.

Share this post if you love The Biggest Loser!