Originally Posted by RawAlex

I did atkins style to lose 30 pounds, give or take (195ish to 165ish) in less than 8 months. However, it isn't just a short term solution but rather a longer term "lifestyle" deal. As a result of this, I don't eat much rise, potatoes, or other starchy high carb filler foods, I don't consume much processed sugars, and generally I eat better that I use to.

When it comes to burgers, I tend to go flying dutchman style (bunless), and I don't have fries (salad please)!

Diets are good for losing weight, but you have to learn to eat better otherwise, as was shown in the study, you tend to gain it back over time.