If you're struggling with being overweight, the fundamental issue often boils down to consuming more calories than your body expends. To address this, shift your focus from short-term dieting to living at your goal weight through sustainable, long-term lifestyle changes. Emphasize making gradual adjustments that you can maintain indefinitely, rather than seeking immediate, drastic results. By envisioning and starting to live as your future, healthier self now, you create a natural path that leads to reaching and maintaining your weight goals. This approach not only helps you lose weight but also supports maintaining it effortlessly.