The strategies that work best for weight loss are a 1000 calorie protein and fat diet, and a psychological tactic to deal with carbohydrate cravings. The 1000 calorie protein and fat diet works best with a very structured approach – 1 pound of meat a day, or 1 whole chicken without the skin a day, or 12 eggs a day, etc. The psychological tactic that works best for carbohydrate cravings is Cognitive Defusion. If you haven’t already, watch the first 4 videos on billnagler.com or dietresults.com for an introduction to Cognitive Defusion. This is the best way to lose weight. I can’t make it simpler. Limit your calories to 1000 a day of protein and fat. Adopt a psychological tactic to deal with carbohydrate cravings. You’ll lose 3-5 pounds every week.