Strict dieting for weight loss doesn’t work. The concept I encourage my clients to follow is intuitive eating developed by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Take a moment and peruse their 10 principles for healthy eating: http://www.intuitiveeating.com/. Reflect on #6: Discover the Satisfaction Factor. Enjoying quality food requires less food so you feel satisfied sooner. Earlier satisfaction equates to fewer calories consumed.