The quickest way to lose weight is through diet and exercise, period.  That means taking in fewer calories than you burn.  There’s no need to starve, and in fact periods of starvation such as missing a meal could lead to more weight gain when the body enters “starvation” mode, not to mention starving yourself could cause serious damage to your body.  Like so many other things slow and steady wins the race.  In the long run a smart every day diet combined with good exercise is the quickest way to lose weight.  And the best part is you won’t regain the weight. Continue reading →