If dropping potatoes from a diet is a tough choice to make, consider a tasty substitute made with mashed cauliflower. Cook them in a pot that is covered with water and some onion that is chopped. Cook this until tender and finish by pureeing it with veggie or chicken broth and black pepper. You will have a delicious side dish for dinners with all the nutritional power of the mighty cole family (the one that includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts) with a tiny fraction of the carbs.
Before taking any diet pills, talk to your physician. If you have problems with your heart, diet pills are a bad idea. Make sure your doctor approves of any diet pill you plan on taking.
Don't chow down on fatty foods and sugary drinks. Fast foods should be avoided when trying to lose weight. They are usually highly processed and have a higher fat content than nearly any homemade food. Try not to drink any soda at all, or least least drink as little as possible of it.
Try eating at your home more instead of dining out if you want to lose more weight. It is very easy to make unhealthy selections when eating out, and that is what happens for many people. You will save a lot of money by staying home for your meals.