What would be the best thing to do to reduce weight?

I have been trying to lose weight my entire life... cutting out foods like crisps and bread. But it's crap. Diets are crap! You are also supposed to excercise regularly. I agree with this, but it didn't help me lose weight either. I was a very active child, yet a still kept gaining weight :) Now, when I think stuff it all and just eat what I want.... I lose weight. I am no more active that I normally am and I am not cutting out any meals or not eating what I want to eat. I think it maybe from the fact that we have been eating more healthy meals. Lots of vegetables with dinner. Pasta is good too! Also, you should use a steamer as much as possible, they are fab! Hope that helps! :)

Hi. I have been in that position before, not with the old age of course but yes with the lethargic condition you are talking about. The only thing that helped me was increasing amount of physical activities like walking a lot and jogging and running.

i know this is going to sound horrible, but when at all possible, walk around in little clothing, and when you feel an urge to have that extra couple cookies, you'll look down and see the parts of your body you are displeased with, and suddenly won't want that extra cookie.