[Oldgixxer]

Different strokes for different folks,the post above just proves there's no single "best way" to lose weight.
I eat 7-8 small meals a day(500-600cals ea),starting at 3am when I get up to hit the gym and it's definitely not a banana and nuts lol. I ramp up the cardio when I need to shed some bodyfat. Consistently drop 1.5-2lbs per week this way and have been doing it this way since '92.
Keep your mind open to new ideas,there's always something to learn and with that being said,find what works best for you through trial and error. YMMV