Hi all

Hi Janet,
The way I lost the first 50 was by cutting almost all fast food. I say almost all because I set aside one day a week (Saturday) to have whatever I want and it's usually pizza....love the stuff. I also cut out all regular soda and even cut back on the diet soda as well. And the last cut was all the sweets. I work in a bakery so I thought that that one would be a little rough but it wasn't too bad. Portion control was another issue I had to deal with. I like to eat a lot of food so I limit myself to what I can fit in a small cereal bowl, no more using the big bowls to load up with.

Exercise was the last part of the equation. I started walking about 3-5 times a week and about a month ago I joined a gym and now do cardio 2-3 days a week and strength training 2-3 days a week. I know your supposed to try and work out everyday but to me the weekends are my days off...from work AND exercise.

So far that's what I've been doing and it's worked pretty good so far. I have had my little bumps in the road. About 3 weeks ago we had our 3rd child and that week I did eat quite a bit of fast food, it was easy and quick. And after being at the hospital for 3 days with my wife and then getting adjusted to dealing with an 8 yr old, an 18 month old, and a newborn cooking was the farthest thing from my mind. That didn't last though and I got back on the wagon and have been trudging along since. That's what I'm doing...sorry if it's a little long winded. Happy weightloss all.