I think weight loss is a science, really. And it's very individual. I think you have to determine why you (specifically) have gained weight, and then come up with a sustainable plan that can help you get it back off. Some people use WW. Some just calorie count. Some weigh food. Some use portion containers. Some cut out entire food groups or macros- such as those who eat Whole 30, or the Daniel Diet, or Paleo. Personally I'm more of a Whole 30/Paleo type because I've found that the foods I overeat the most are processed foods and wheat products and alcohol. Cut those, I lose weight or at least don't gain. Consume those, I gain.
So you probably need to sit down and really analyze your current diet and exercise. Then decide on a type of program that will work with your personality. What are things you're willing to give up? What are things you aren't willing to give up? If you absolutely have to have something, then build it into your plan, because if you get to feeling too deprived, you can throw the towel in on the entire program and give up. My one suggestion is whatever changes you make, do them in baby steps so you don't get discouraged. Build your program a little at a time so you have time to adjust to changes and develop good habits.
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