5 weight loss tip from people who have actually done it

Most Americans want to lose weight, but it's no simple feat. Just ask someone who's done it.

That's exactly what TIME did in a recent cover story looking at new weight loss science. After speaking to people who had successfully lost weight (after failing many times), it became clear that there's no best way to go about it. Instead, evidence—both scientific and anecdotal—show that it's possible for anyone to reach a healthy weight through a strategy that works best for them.