My successful weight loss approach is to give up on counting calories and focus entirely on my own weight.

I set a goal weight for the week, and if I weigh more than that, I don’t eat (or eat just vegetables). I’ve lost 5 kg so far and I maintained the weight loss between thanksgiving and new year’s despite spikes on the holidays.

It’s taught me what proper portions feel like so I don’t have a desire to rebound as soon as I take a break.