Counting calories hands down is the best way in my opinion. Diets are really meant to be temporary solutions and aren't the best for keeping it off long term. What keeps it off long term is a lifestyle change, one where you ideally add exercise to your life and count your calories. All natural, no frills, no pills.
Sure some diets can be better for some than other diets...at least in the short term that is.
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