I'm late to this thread, so I may be repeating hat has already been said, but I have tried loads of weight-loss methods (having been put on diets by my mum from the age of 13 - not good!) and the one that has worked best for me is very low-carb - I lost 2 stone in a year, but even better, I have kept it off. Of course, I miss bread, potatoes, pasta, rice etc, but the results have been amazing and I find it easy to stick to. I can still eat cheese and eggs etc, and I am more than happy to eat tons of veggies with my meat. I think the most important thing to try and do is CHANGE your diet, rather than go on a diet - and to remember that the occasional treat won;t kill you!