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Also note that fad diets are just that - fads. And the weight you lose will be a fad as well. Go with a sensible diet - one where you eat ‘normal' foods that don't cost a fortune, and above all avoid all liquid diets! When it comes down to it, it really isn't about what you are eating, but how much you are eating. However, it is a good idea to choose foods that you can eat more of.
For instance, you can choose to have French fries or a baked potato. The French fries are full of grease, and therefore calories and fat. The baked potato on the other hand (without all the fixings) is very low calorie. You can have something else to go along with the baked potato, such as another vegetable and a small portion of broiled meat, but you can only eat two French fries without blowing your diet! Choose wisely, and always choose the one that allows you to put the largest amount of food in your mouth, without blowing your diet.
Next, learn to feed your muscles. Muscles require protein in order to fuel the body's fat-burning system. You need those muscles to be able to perform their job perfectly! A good product for feeding muscles is Protein. Also make sure that you are giving your muscles plenty of water. Eight to ten eight ounce glasses each day are needed.
Next, make time to walk each day. Walk as far as you can, and increase the distance as you are able. As you gain more energy - and you will - add a strength training program three times a week.
Before long, you will be shopping for that new wardrobe. You will be at your weight goal, you will feel good, and your muscles will be in excellent shape to help you keep the weight off!