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[quote=Anonymous] My recommendations:

Start with a goal of 10 percent of your body weight. So, don't have a goal of 20 pounds unless you weigh 200 pounds or more. 10 per cent is enough to make a major change in how you feel, but it's feasible for most people. It's just like breaking some huge job into smaller, doable tasks. You can always lose more later, but in the beginning, just tell yourself you're going to lose 10 per cent.

Aim for an average weight loss of one percent of body weight. So, how much you lose goes down with your weight. If you are 150 pounds, you can aim for 1.5 pounds. when you get that down to 140, you'll be losing more like 1.4 pounds. You won't get as exasperated when you start losing less if you realize this.

Drink something hot like tea or broth--broth is better--about 30 to 45 minutes before your main meal. You'll fell less hungry.

If you find yourself feeling hungry, eat smaller amounts more often. Do not eat more in total. Protein snacks help. For me, it's almonds. The individual packs are about 200 calories, which helps with portion control.

HITT does work a little bit. You have to eat less to lose weight--at least that's my experience--but HITT does seem to boost my metabolism.

Buy a smart scale and weigh yourself every day. I know lots of programs say not to do this, but it works for me. I figure out my patterns. I almost always gain a small amount of weight over a weekend, so I don't get upset when I do, but I cut back a bit more on Monday-Wednesday. Plus, a smart scale will give you an idea of how your body composition is changing, which is a mood enhancer when your weight loss slows. Remember that muscles weigh more than fat.

Take your measurements before you begin. Take them about once every two weeks after that.

Good luck!

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