My deal was an exercise class or video one hour per day 6 days per week and eating only what my calorie restrictions allowed me (I would eat or drink back my burned cals too!). Most days I did so well, I would earn a big meal one day a week and still count every calorie and still lose weight. It was incredible. I have yet to get back to the time I can commit that heavily, but there was nothing unhealthy about it (well i could have done even better with out wine some nights, but i never went over my permitted calories as given to me by the "loseit" website.), it was just like lightning in a bottle. Convenient to work out, commitment to eat well. It was great and I know I can do it again too! It has been a struggle as my workout schedule just isn't perfect and convenient like it used to be.
I am trying a diet recommended by my dr in the new year, the first month is hardcore and very restrictive, but after that it is just "clean eating". I know I can do it and my main motivation is getting married in May. Thanks for listening!
You'll find lots of support here, so browse around and join in! And check out the maintainers section because once you lose the weight again, and you will, you're going to want to know their secrets for keeping it off! Good luck!