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bump I like to hear about this also. I think they did a wonderufl job doing all the hard work.

check out my blog listed below in my signature :-) it answers all of your questions with pictures AND graphs (ya, i'm a nerdy engineer)

1.) Start moving... walk, jog, swim, workout DVD's, Wii or other like gaming systems...
2.) Do some strength training.
3.) Eat right.
4.) Find workouts that are fun for you so you keep doing them.

I have a before and after of just a month of 30 day Shred. i followed MFP's recommendations with my calories and eating back them. I only lost 3.5lbs but i dropped a bunch of inches. I dont have a real before picture when i first joined this site because i was too embarrassed to even take a pic.

I've found that for me, that diet is about 80%, and exercise is 20% of losing weight. Use MFP consistently and accurately, and you should reach your goals. It also helps to have someone else to keep you honest and motivated for both dieting and exercise. Good luck!

chevygirl gave you some of the best advice. Read your labels

I used to think Low Fat, Low Cal was the way to go, .......yeah right........WRONG. there is tons of processed sugars in low fat, and unreal amts of sodium and salt used for preservatives, and thats what retains water

I ate daily, 3 vegetables and 3 fruits, then in the afternoon, I d eat pinto beans and chicken breast, that I BBQ from the weekend

I ate no red meats and avoided anything that came in a box or a can.........seriously, it was all fresh stuff

I lost 111 the first 12 months, and have lost 39 more this year. Im in a plateau now, but I stay focused, I use a full length mirror to look at myself, something I avoided doing for years and every once in a while, I hold up my old 52 inch waisted pants and wonder how the hell I got that way............

stay focused, and if you want you can friend me...........Im a good guy , so no need to worry, lol...............Best wishes, Lloyd

I've found that for me, that diet is about 80%, and exercise is 20% of losing weight. Use MFP consistently and accurately, and you should reach your goals. It also helps to have someone else to keep you honest and motivated for both dieting and exercise. Good luck!

I agree with this. Lifting is also SO important...not just cardio! Lift HEAVY weights, you will NOT bulk up, I promise!

It is interesting the kind of responses some posts get...

including mine, which has nothing to do with the topic, but it was intersting to read through what everybody had to say!

OK, LOL, im back in the room

randi, as we age, it really does get harder. Thats why while were still relatively young, its important to get to a goal weight and stick to it. My Dr said its really really hard to lose weight when we enter our golden years, as well as all the medical issues we will have when we do, ie, diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, arthritic joints and knees that need to be replaced.
For me, I ve allowed a few treats , here and there and dont throw in the towel if Ive gained one pound. Again, I only used to use a small mirror that I shave in front of to guage my physical look., I never used a regular mirror

I think the key to sucess for this is to realize you are a human, and as humans we make mistakes, this included.....I am almost at my goal, Im stuck in a plateua, but like I told one lady who has lost 105, look how far youve come.........I also kept some of my old clothes, thats the number one motivator in my life.........that scale can go in the trash, my true guage of my weight loss sucess is the fact that I work out 6 days a week, and that I am in excellent heath.......again, read my bio, it tells how things used to be. I ll never go to that black hole I was living in... Take care and best wishes........Lloyd