Weight loss

I have researched many different diet and exercise plans. Finding the right one takes a lot of time and effort to maximize fat loss.
First of all,you have to consider a few factors. I learned that you should pick a diet that you can stick with from now on. It truly is a lifestyle change, not a diet. It is easy to gain the weight back as soon as you come off of your "diet". For me, the zigzag diet has been very good. On this diet, you can pick and choose the foods you eat. All you have to do is alternate the number of calories you get each day. One day you may eat 1500 calories, the next 1800 calories and so on.
Another very important aspect to weight loss is exercise. It is important to get in at least 30 minutes of cardio at least 5 times per week. I have found that interval training works well. That is where you add a couple of minutes of high intensity cardio several times during your session. So, you start out doing your low to moderate intensity and add resistance every few minutes and then drop it back down every few minutes. You continue this for the full 30 minutes. Works great!
You also need strength training at least two days per week. I try to do high reps with lower weight on problem areas and lower reps with more weight on areas that just need toning.