Weight loss that demands draconian dietary requirements sabotage your efforts from the start.

"Most people eat too little and go into defensive mode when cravings strike. Then they cheat, then feel bad, then resist, and then cheat again. It's an endless cycle," says Alan Aragon, author of Girth Control: The Science Of Fat Loss And Muscle Gain.

It is actually possible to eat the foods you truly enjoy every day, reduce cravings and lose excess stored fat. So, you can put away the celery and water cabbage. The latest research confirms that these eight mouth-watering foods can now be back on your "to eat" list.

1. Olive oil

2. Pomegranate

3. Eggs

4. Red meat

5. Soup

6. Baked beans

7. Cheese

8. Soya

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