Eat less and move more is best dieting recipe

Forget fad diets — the most effective way to lose weight is by eating less fat and taking more exercise, a study has found.

The “not rocket science” weight-loss formula achieved results in a large proportion of 2,500 obese Americans.

Two in five managed to shed 5% or more of their weight, and one in five lost 10% or more over a period of 12 months.