No diet works.
What is needed is a lifestyle change.
Also, I have recently downloaded LoseIt for my iPhone, and am shocked at my usual caloric intake.
Comments from Steven Novella (NeuroLogica Blog):
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To summarize, in my opinion here are the best diet recommendations that can be made from existing evidence: - Eat a varied diet, mostly plant-based
- Limit carbohydrates with a high glycemic index (simple sugars and starches)
- Do not diet for weight loss. Rather, employ reasonable portion control and exercise regularly.
- Whatever you do for weight control, make sure it is sustainable long term. You should be happy with your diet and exercise should be fun and convenient. Anything that seems burdensome will likely not last and be of no long term utility.
- And most importantly – completely ignore diet fads, diet books, or any product that promises easy weight loss. They are scams."