I’m a doctor who was overweight — these 5 weight loss tricks helped me shed the pounds for good By Tracy Swartz Published Sep. 6, 2024, 10:19 a.m. ET ...

Weight loss is, on the face of it, simple. If you are in a calorie deficit — consuming less energy than you're burning — you will lose weight. The reality is much more complicated.

For long-term results, you'll need a plan you can stick to over time. "If you can't keep doing what you did to lose the weight, it's not going to stay off," she said.