Taking pills, drinking diet milk shakes, or, eating so-called low fat food is not going to produce long lasting results. A changed lifestyle is what brings forth-permanent results. Of course, this means discipline and commitment on the part of the individual desiring to lose weight. What you need to do is inventory your life and decide what needs changing. This is where you will need to do some homework.
Many people know what they eat is wrong, or, that they eat too much.
Some need to learn about proper nutrition habits and begin to practice them. Others need to start exercising regularly. This is a positive change producing long lasting health benefits. If we really think about it, weight loss isn't that hard. The hard part is coming to terms with the fact you have a problem and need a radical lifestyle change.