Unfortunately there is no speedy way to lose weight – especially if you want sustainable weight loss. Fad diets can mess up your metabolism (your body goes into starvation mode), initial weight loss is mainly water and you end up putting on weight again as soon as you return to your usual eating patterns. The key to long term weight loss is to adopt healthy eating habits and to adapt your taste buds so that your body gets re-educated. Start with small manageable changes and build up. Working with a nutritionist can help you understand which foods are essential, which are rich in nutrients and which are simply empty calories. By knowing which foods keep you feeling full for longer, and how to avoid energy dips and sugar cravings, you can eat well and feel well.