The first step is to ignore the government’s nutritional advice.
I tried everything and nothing works, then I read Gary Taubes and lost 90 pounds in nine months.
Went from 217 to 180 in 8 months using high protein low carb diet. Do aerobics 3 times a week and swim 4 days a week.
Never hungry, only a little bit tired occasionally. Nap helps.
Cholesterol went from 190 to 130.
Feeling good, looking good.