Hi Jessi,
I agree with Monica. The problem with dieting is the body goes into starvation mode and is much more efficient with the food you eat. That's why people who yo-yo diet keep gaining weight even when they're eating less than they used to. Also, depriving yourself of food is highly stressful.
And stress is a major factor in eating. I wrote a book with Paul Rosch, MD, called De-Stress, Weigh Less and we developed a no-diet program that's helped a lot of people lose weight and keep it off.
All best wishes, :music:
Carolyn