Everybody's Body Works Differently:

1. Accept that the calories and activity required to control your weight are unique to you; don't drive yourself crazy by making comparisons to everyone else.
2. Raise your metabolism by building muscle. Lean body mass will burn more calories than body fat, even at rest.
3. Choose foods that fill you up on fewer calories—vegetables, fruits, and lean sources of protein like eggs, chicken, fish, and soy.
4. Adjust your exercise, you should be able to find a weight you're comfortable maintaining permanently.
Remember that losing even 10 percent of your total weight can add years to your life. Once you and your metabolism have struck a workable compromise, give yourself a break and love the body you're in.
---Dr. David Katz