Many people want to lose weight quickly. No one wants to wait months to see significant results so they often turn to diet pills and crash diets. However, these methods–while they may work in the short-term–tend to result in weight gain over time. Here are some ways to lose weight that will keep weight down for more than just a short period.

Consider joining a weight loss support group to help you along your weight loss journey. This will surround you with people who want to help you with your goals, and give you someone to fall back on when you are tempted to break your diet. You might even make some new friends!

Sometimes peer pressure can be a positive force in losing weight. If you are setting off on a new diet, let your friends know what you are doing. Ask people to check up on you to …