How many of you are currently on a diet to lose weight?

I am on a diet and excercise plan and I have been able to lose 40 lbs so far and keep it off. But i think it takes a combination of both diet and excercise to be truly healthy. No matter how obese you may be there is always some type of excercise that you can do. I also don't think that a person has to give up their favorite foods. I haven't. I have just cut down on my portions and treat myself every once and awhile. For instance I wouldn't let myself have a piece of cake until i kept on my diet and excercise regimine for 1 week. And surprisingly this tactic has worked for me. It gives me some extra motivation to stay on track.

Admittedly, I'm a bit of a yo-yo dieter. But I am back on track now! I use sparkpeople.com to track my calories and fat and so on. I don't restrict myself from eating any particular food. Instead, I try to practice moderation. I fully intend to have a slice of cake for my birthday on thursday but I will refrain from also having cookies, and ice cream, and fettucini alfredo... Moderation is key.

I think I am always on a diet! I am almost to my goal weight though so I am very happy about that.

I am and I agree with you that avoiding food is not the anwser!! Avoiding fatty foods is ok!!! Its a mindset that everyone has to go through too. I believe that one has to be committed to losing the wait and ready to make the lifestyle change. I have had girlfriends that use whatever diet pill that is hot at the moment but then still eat at Wendy's or Burger King!!! Hello..nothing works just by itself!!!