Permanent weight loss is a process, and one you'll want to take one day at a time. I found that you need to make a plan, stay with it, and make the necessary lifestyle changes to support it. You stay with your plan every day, and be compassionate with yourself when you stray. If you do some things that are counterproductive to weight loss, simply start the next day. You will want to work on your goals to the best of your ability, and I mean every day as a new beginning.
If you are striving for permanent weight loss, you must have proper nutrition. When you want to lose weight, you just want to burn more calories than you take in. choose a diet that is low in both fat and calories. There are some simple basic rules to follow too. For example, I always eat bowl of cereal with low-fat, or protein bar with a banana, or a breakfast smoothie loaded with fresh berries and protein powder can be very satisfying, and give you a morning energy you need.
The second diet trick I have been using to eat when I'm hungry. I found that this is not how often you eat, especially when you are exercising on a regular basis, this is what you eat that really counts. Making good food choices that work with your diet and exercise plan are critical to your success.