What are some effective weight loss methods?

Nutrient dense foods: Eat foods that are nutrient dense (like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, low starch vegatables and water) avoid foods that are not nutrient dense (like starches and sugars, including fruit) nutrient dense foods will increase your basal metabolic rate. On the other hand, starches and sugars impair thyroid metabolism via affects on your liver (which helps activate thyroid hormone).

Change Your Habits: Effective and sustainable weight loss comes from making a lifestyle change. Learning to eat small frequent meals, low in fat, low in sugar and white starch will reduce hunger, improve metabolism and start you on a path to better health. Read "dr a's habits of health" by dr. Wayne andersen for more comprehensive recommendations.