"Health Tip: Dangerous Dieting" states:

The right way to diet and lose weight is slowly, over time, and while eating a balanced diet with plenty of healthy foods, the American Heart Association says.

This is great advice. You gained weight gradually, and you can lose weight the same way. The big benefit of losing weight slowly is that you re-educate yourself about food, eating, and exercise.

I've been a yo-yo dieter for years, and it never worked. I was a weight loss expert - I know dozens of ways to lose weight fast. Keeping the weight off was the challenge. Fast weight loss programs taught me nothing about food - and I thought about food every second I was dieting.

As soon as the diets ended, I went back to eating the way I always had. And no surprise, put on weight again, the way I always had.

Losing weight slowly was a thrill: the weight just drifted off without me noticing. Since I never weighed myself, the only way I knew I was losing weight was that my clothes were much bigger on me. I needed belts, and got into my "skinny" clothes again.

Changing one habit at a time (smaller portions, daily exercise, better food choices) is doable. You don't have to think about it. And you don't have to "diet". You'll lose weight the same way you put it on, and along the way, you'll have more energy, and you'll look great. Fast diets can leave you looking tired - because you are. Your face is pale, and skin looks faded.

If you've tried fast weight loss and have always put on weight again, try the slow route. You may be surprised and pleased at how well it works.

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