Originally Posted by Biker395

I'm lucky in that my weight stabilizes to a reasonable value without too much effort. I'm unlucky because that value, while reasonable, is about 10 pounds more than I would like. Here is what works for me when trying to lose weight.

1. Get a calorie counter and use it (e.g. MyFitnessPal). I think half the value of the app is that it is such a PITA to enter some food, I forego eating the food instead.
2. Eat healthy low cal stuff (broccoli, oatmeal, and the like) and eat as much as you like.
3. Stay away from food that tastes too good (that way you eat when you are hungry and only enough to get rid of the hunger ... no cheese on that broccoli and no nuts, fruit and sugar on that oatmeal).
4. Exercise frequently.
5. Weigh yourself daily.