Food and Beer lover!

You're among friends, lol. You can have it all, just not as much. I lost 22 pounds and never gave up beer. Good luck!

I'm with you on both accounts. I've been very unsuccessful in my attempts to get healthier so a friend suggested this app. I'm sure you can do it .

I find this site very helpful. If you use it. What I'd suggest to you is that you figure out how many calories you can eat/drink per day to lose weight at the rate you desire. Then figure out how many calories are in one of your favorite beers and a dinner that you really enjoy. Let's say you get 1600 calories per day and the beer and a burger come to 800 calories. Then plan out how best to eat the other 800 calories in a way that gives you nutrients and energy. If you exercise you can eat/drink some more calories but don't eat them all back! Does that make sense?

I've been around a while now and have tried many different ways to lose. I recommited 9 weeks ago and am down nearly 20 lbs. I have been regularly consuming ice cream, and lately enjoying a beer or two. You do not have to give up the things you love. This time around feels different because I am including these things and still finding success.

My suggestions: add some friends for support (mine are crazy and I love them), read the sticky notes at the top of the getting started and general weight loss forums (a wealth of amazing knowledge), get a food scale (in my opinion it's invaluable to getting the calorie counts as close as possible), check the database info before selecting it (much of the food items have been entered by users and I have noticed regional differences in the nutritional information, so check your labels), be persistent, consistent, and patient. You are a work in progress, that takes time. You are also human, not all days will go as you hoped. When you have a difficult day/week be kind to yourself.