I agree. I think that for most people, the key to taking weight off and keeping it off is to just keep your stomach full with food that is moderately low in cal

I agree. I think that for most people, the key to taking weight off and keeping it off is to just keep your stomach full with food that is moderately low in calories. That means a lot of fiber (fruits, vegetables, beans) and moderately-fat protein, and staying pretty much away from refined carbohydrates and alcohol. The book The "I" Diet by the noted nutritional scientist Susan Roberts has detailed instructions about how to go about this.