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you need to find a plan that works for YOUR body and stick to it.

basically there's two different ways - low fat or low carb (and no you can't do both) - it truly depends on what would work for YOUR body. being a low-carb advocate, I will tell you to google low-carb diets and read all the info you can...but ALSO you should look into low-fat plans too - but either way you must stick to it.

I've done both in my life. I am a weight watchers "lifetime member" having lost 60 pounds 5 years ago on it - but after gaining 40 of it back and finding out I was "insulin resistant" I realized for my body I needed to eat low-carb.

do your research on BOTH types of diets. there are tons of plans out there that work, as long as you work the program.

I changed my lifestyle this year and started the Atkins Plan and followed through to maintenance (which is where I am now) and have lost 30 pounds and kept it off now for 4 months. I personally love it because it's a very whole-foods plan that you introduce new foods as you go along with the phases and I eat tons of vegees, fruits, dairy, nuts, beans, all whole-unprocessed foods. Giving up sugar was VERY hard and sometimes I do slip up - but for the most part I don't eat sugar anymore. I also love that I got over my fear of fat.

Again though - I would do your research on both types of ways of eating and see which one fits you the best.

Good luck!!!