Five Simple Food Rules to Lose Weight

Some work better than others for fast weight loss, some are easier to stick to than others, and some are less expensive than others. Scarsdale offers the most choices, which makes it easier to stick to and keep losing weight. The cabbage soup diet is repetitive but cheap to be on, while the lemonade diet requires the least preparing.

* Drink a glass of water before every meal. Often when we think we're hungry, we're actually dehydrated. Drinking a glass of water can help curb cravings and will help you feel more full before eating.

* Eat a real breakfast. Skipping breakfast doesn't help you lose weight! Eating first thing in the morning kick-starts your metabolism. Focus on getting fiber, complex carbohydrates, and protein- from sources like berries, oatmeal and yogurt- to help you feel satisfied longer.

* Make one day a week meatless. Try to incorporate plant-based protein sources, like black beans, lentils and garbanzo beans, into your diet. Setting a weekly routine encourages you to mix it up and try something new.

* Eat protein at every meal. Protein helps you feel fuller longer- Bob's top picks include fish, chicken, and grass-fed beef.

* Eat your vegetables. Not only are they nutritious and high in fiber, you can eat as much as you want and you don't have to count calories (for most vegetables.) Find new spices and ways to prepare vegetables Bob loves roasting to bring out flavor.