I'm really going to lose weight this time!

I also hope that you stick to your plan and lose weight. Best of luck.

Thanks. I think it does get easier with time. At least eating healthier does, and exercising and being more active. When you are at a certain weight it is hard to be active, which makes it hard to lose weight. Sometimes the first few pounds can be the hardest to lose. Then I know other times the first few pounds are the easiest and it gets harder with time to keep losing. I will stick with it this time and I will lose the weight. There is no trying, only doing this time around!

Thank you. Yes being healthier will make a difference, I've already seen small differences in my life already.

Make small changes instead of big changes. It will help in the long run. For example if you try to exercise everyday you will get discouraged and quit. Then you will not work out at all. If you start exercising one to three times a week you will keep up with it longer hopefully. You might want to create a program or plan for yourself and try to stick with it. Eat healthy. A lot of people think that exercising is the way to lose weight. Most people lose weight by eating healthy. Exercising is very helpful, and helps our bodies but to really lose the weight and keep it off you should try to eat healthier. Here again make small changes. Start by eating some fruit and cutting back on soda, rather than cutting soda out altogether and eating only healthy. Starting small can make you feel like it will take you a long time but it will be worth it. You will keep your motivation, and will power, and determination longer than you would have before. Don't beat yourself up, it's okay to have mistakes. I used to do what you do all the time. I have struggled with my weight for almost 9 years now. These are just some tips that I can think of. Hope this helps you.

That is good to hear you don't have any problems exercising. I tend to forget or tell myself I am too busy. I know those are just excuses and I have started to exercise on a regular basis. I still have my slip ups and forget a day here and there, but generally do a lot better about exercising than I have in the past. It really does help with your mood and to burn off those unwanted calories. Yes, I understand about the food. Most of the healthy food doesn't taste good. A lot of the unhealthy food taste great. Try to find foods that you enjoy and like that are healthy for you as well. You can also try to find healthy alternatives to foods that you like that are unhealthy. Good luck.

I really don't have a problem about exercising, There were days when I do running 2 twice a week or more. But the real problem is eating. I just can't help myself, I really get tempted easily especially if my friends would treat me. I just can't say I am on diet or they will surely get mad on me. I will try my best on what you said, starting small is the key for me. Hopefully I can have the determination.

Yeah I am going to start walking, and being more active. I want to start an exercise regimen and stick with it as well. I'm having a little difficulty with this but I will keep trying. Starting is only half the battle, keeping up with it is the rest.

Those are all the good reasons to lose weight and reasons why I want to. People's reactions and how I look are just added bonuses. The main reason is to be healthy, and when you have the mindset that you want to be healthy it actually becomes easier to lose weight.

Stair climbing would probably burn off a lot of calories. Keep up the good work.

It's important to have different foods. It can get boring eating the same foods over and over. Good luck!

In the past I used to lose weight, only to pack it back on again. I cannot count the times I would lose weight only to gain it right back. This time, I am more focused on the changes in my lifestyle. I want to keep it off as well, not only lose it. I don't want to gain it back, not this time. I am eating smaller portions but throughout the day. Eating healthier compared to what I was eating. I am drinking a lot of water throughout the day as well. Thank you!

The word 'dieting' should be changed to 'lifestyle change' because unless you make some commitment to lifestyle changes as soon as you quit dieting you gain it all back. Lifestyle changes such as eating better, more exercise, changing how we do things, etc. are very important to a person who seriously wants to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF. Another thing too is if you have emotional eating disorders. These need to be addressed before weight can be kept off for any period of time. Sounds like you are making some great changes. Just don't expect fast weight loss and don't get frustrated if you reach a plateau. It's normal. When you go shopping for food keep in mind that the less processed the food is the better it is for you. Do you know about labels?

Yes that is very true!

My sister has been another person that wants to lose weight. We occasionally exercise together. We are actually supposed to exercise together today. Just hope we follow through with it. I know I will get there. Thanks.

Thanking. I have already started to walk and it is been very beneficial, not only to losing weight.

Your are right there... dont forget the water. Good luck to you !!!

That is a very good saying and relates well to this. Yes actions do speak a lot louder than words. Sitting here saying I am going to do this does nothing unless I follow through with it. I plan to though. Thank you.

It took me a long time to get to this type of attitude. You will get there!

Changing your mindset can be the first obstacle. Losing weight can be very difficult but is achievable. Good luck!

Yes, walking as already helped me. I am able to exercise a lot more easier now that I have started to walk. I am eating a lot healthier. I am also drinking a lot more water than soda. I only drink about one cup of soda a day if I even allow myself that. Yet I am not overdoing it at the same time, I am doing it healthy.

My main focus is being healthy. Thank you!

Thanks. I will check that book out and see if it helps at all.

Yes I agree. It is unhealthy to lose weight very fast or in a unhealthy way. You should only lose so much at a time, and at a steady pace. Over exercising is bad as well, but I want to be active at the same time. Thanks for your suggestions. I will do this as healthy as possible.

That is a very good tip. I do tend to get bored easily. With food and exercise. I am trying to use different exercises and eat different healthy foods so that I don't get bored. When I am bored I tend to get lazy, not be active, and eat unhealthy.