The weight loss it self is what's healthy.
The faster it comes off the better. With out fasting, you loose out on a bunch of healthy effects.
For me it is easier just not to eat then to try and restrict portions too much.
I have a very addictive personality, at times it can be a real bitch, but when possible I try to use it to my advantage.

Here are the links to the videos that DarkSpeedWorks sent me:

http://www.dailymotion.com/...longer-hd_shortfilms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da1vvigy5tQ