There are more weight loss gimmicks than stars in the sky. I know because I have several friends that have struggled with their weight, some of them severely, for many years. They’ve had the most success when they’ve applied four basic principles:
Portion control: My husband and I once visited Paris and were surprised at how small the portions were in the restaurants. We thought we were being punked. If I could only replicate that in my day to day caloric intake. There are some helpful tools, which I’ll explain later in this piece.