Ninety nine percent of 5000 people who lost weight and kept off at least 30 pounds of it did 1 thing that worked– they counted calories, according to researchers.

For weight loss that counts, count calories
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Dr. Kushner weighs in:

These study findings are consistent with the National Weight Control Registry findings about successful weight losers - that what really works are not gimmicks or silly rules to follow or extreme diets that limit food groups.

Here’s what really worked to help people lose weight in this study:

--They restricted intake of certain high calorie foods.

--They practiced portion control.

--They exercised regularly – the equivalent of a 1 hour brisk walk.

--They ate breakfast daily, usually cereal and milk.

--They weighed themselves weekly.

--To maintain the weight loss, they took action quickly when their weight crept up and changed their behavior to keep the weight from creeping up even more.

If they can do it, you can too!