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Along with sticking with it I think one of the keys is moderation and planning. I've struggled with my weight my entire life. 10+ years ago, I lost 36 pounds, using weightwatchers and being very strict with what I ate, but poor planning for an extended vacation sabotaged all my good eating habits. 10+ years later (and two kids) I gained it all back - and then some.
Through the years I've tried every "diet" imaginable. Protein power, soutbeach, low glicemic, calorie tracking, low carb, high protein, vinegar pills, green tea etc. Frustration finally brought me back to weightwatchers. Although this time, I've used a different approach.
This time around it isn't a race to see how much/how fast I can do it. I'm not depriving myself. There are some weeks that I don't lose, but the key is that I'm not gaining. So far I've lost almost 30 lbs and my current goal is 20 more. Who know, maybe 20 more after that.
This time around I'm focusing on moderation and planning. If I know that I'm having dinner out with the girls on Friday, then I know for the rest of the week, I'm going to focus on portion control and lean toward healthier choices. If we're having a hectic week and the drive through at the local fast food is our dinner choice then I chose a cheeseburger and sm fries instead of the double burger with sauce and large fries. - I still get my fast food fix, but with moderation. Nothing is limited from my diet, I just chose when, how much and with what I eat.
I love food. But I'm learning that a sm hot chocolate at the coffee bar satisifies my sweet tooth just as much as the xlarge does. Weight management is something that we deal with for our entire lives. If you say, I'm never going to eat "that" again, then you're setting yourself up for failure. Planning, moderating, and sticking with it are key.
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