The key is to eat less of it. The more exercise you add to your diet plan, the sooner you will see results. If you have more than 10 to 20 pounds to lose, it is imperative that you have a medical checkup before staring a new diet regimen. For the very obese, medical supervision should be continued throughout the diet, which is likely to cover an extended period of time. Any diet should be accompanied by exercise.
Exercise builds muscle, which helps the body use calories more effectively.
Whatever the healthy diet plan you choose to follow, try to remain patient. The extra pounds didn't appear in two or three weeks, and there's no reason to expect them to leave that fast. Dr. Fredrick J. Stare founded the Department of Nutrition at Harvard University's School of Public Health in 1942. He served as department chairman for 34 years. He also co-founded the American Council on Science and Health and serves on its board of directors.