Lose weight the right way with Oprah's Trainer, Bob Greene.

Shedding pounds and keeping them off takes time. That's why Bob Greene created a plan that requires you to gradually make small but powerful lifestyle changes, such as eating a nutritious breakfast each day and moving more. The result: You'll not only slim down but you'll also live the healthiest, happiest life possible – in other words, your Best Life.

The Best Life Diet is not a typical diet – you won´t go on and then off it. Instead, this plan will help you change your eating habits for life. And unlike so many other diets, the Best Life plan is rooted in the idea that eating is and always should be one of life´s greatest pleasures. You can love food and live happily while still meeting your weight-loss goals.

The program is divided into three phases, each of which lasts a minimum of four weeks. Check out the snapshots of each phase below.

Phase 1 is all about preparing your body for weight loss by revving up your metabolism. Increasing your activity level, restructuring how you eat, and getting rid of six problem foods will help jumpstart your metabolism and increase the number of calories you burn.

Phase 2 is focused on helping you keep your calories in check. You´ll do primarily by managing your hunger using a tool called the Hunger Scale, putting a lid on sweets and eating proper portions.

Phase 3 is all about making your diet the healthiest it can be – on your own terms and on your timeline. Basically, you´ll be creating a way of eating that you´ll follow for the rest of your life.