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The only proven methods for long-term weight loss are a healthy, low-calorie diet and regular exercise. Ultimately, weight loss comes down to burning more calories than you consume. If you do this, your body has no choice but to lose weight. Many diets you may choose can work, if it is healthy and something you can continue indefinitely. While we do sometimes prescribe short-term appetite suppressants, they will not solve your problems.
TIP: Whole unprocessed plants (fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains) are much healthier than meats, breads, pasta, and other processed foods. Comparatively, the real fruits and vegetables have considerably fewer calories than most other foods. They also contain essential nutrients that your body needs.
TIP: Count your calories. Write down everything that you put in your mouth, including food, snacks, candy, and drinks. Next to that food you should list the calories for the serving size you consumed. Doing this simple act can be very enlightening, helping you know how many calories your are eating for the day and which foods are most satisfying, yet low calorie. If you are eating "low calorie" and not losing weight, then you are eating more than you think and more than you need. Calories do not come out of