Help -- PLEASE!!!

First; portion control is key.

Second; try to find low carb and sugar free substitutes, I use pepperidge light style bread, thomas's sahara mini pitas and low carb low fat tortilla's for sandwiches.

Third; you need to stay away from processed, fast foods and junk food. They contain a lot of carbs and sugars.

Fourth; you will go through a withdraw, it will pass. You need to fight through.

Fifth; eat a lot of fresh veggies, smart servings of fruit and a lot of water.

Sixth; educate yourself on healthy eating. buy a food scale. you will be shocked at what a real serving looks like. sometimes this is all you need.

I love carbs!!! it has never worked for me to try to go super low or no carb. One simple thing I started doing was higher fiber, healthier whole grain bread on my sandwiches and cutting down to just one piece. during the summer at BBQ's I have been having my turkey burger without the bun especially if I have some pasta salad. I ave just been trying to slowing get rid of some of the carbs without overall fast cutting where I feel deprived it seems to be working better for me like this slow and steadsy cut down. hope that helps a little

I can't help you with that because I LOVE things with carbs, and while I can cut back, I know if I tried very low or no carbs I would fail. BUT - welcome to MFP and good luck!

I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I've done the low carb and yes it works and very rewarding, but there is still alot of work in maintaining it. Be thoughtful of the plan you choose and not something that's just a quick fix. My personal experience was loosing 82 lbs in 5 months, I maintained it for 3, then gradually begain putting it on a few lbs at a time, until I was back to my original weight. i found it difficult to start again knowing that I couldn't truly commit to it for a lifetime. I also started MFP with the low carb in mind because I knew I couldn't keep going like I was. But it didn't take long for me to start missing some of my old food. So I've shifted and have begun to watch calories instead. Yes, the weight is coming off slower than with low carb, but I feel so good and feel 100% satisfied with this as a lifestyle that I can live with forever! I'm down 8 lbs today, have met all my daily goals for food and exercise. And I don't feel cheated of any foods! I too LOVE my carbs!!! Whatever you choose, I wish you the best of luck!!!