You don't have to: ...eat the perfect foods. ...work out an hour per day, 6 days a week. ...cut out all carbs. ...eliminate sugar. ...count calories. ...do an hour of cardio every other day. ...eat a low fat diet. ...avoid pasta. ...eat up all your "points" by noon and starve yourself the rest of the day. ...eat like a Caveman, South Beacher, Mediterranean, or a Bird. ...eat only vegetables, fruit, and protein. ...skip lunches out because restaurant food is fattening. ...eat a salad with lemon juice as the dressing. ...avoid anything "white." ...eat so little that you starve yourself. ...watch in envy as you eat your diet food and everyone else has a cheeseburger. ...focus on your weight so much. ...be depressed and frustrated because you can't lose weight. All you HAVE to do is educate yourself and learn how to: ...eat less be eating half meals. ...work out the right way, 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week. ...hydrate by drinking water at the right times. That's it. Knowledge is power. Couple that with discipline, and you will succeed.