Mae Suzuki, Benji Xavier, and Alaias Bertrand said they lost weight sustainably when they focused on their health over their appearance.Mae Suzuki/ Benji Xavier/Alaias BertrandMany people associate losing weight with restrictive dieting, but that is unsustainable for most.Three people who met their weight loss goals sustainably shared how they did it.They learned it's not necessary to cut out entire food groups or eat tiny portions to lose weight.Three people who lost weight sustainably after years of yo-yo dieting shared the most valuable lessons they learned about fat loss.Weight loss and restrictive diet culture are almost synonymous in our culture, meaning most people who want to lose fat start by cutting out the foods they enjoy.