-30lbs in 5 months?

I hate the term diet, it's not sustainable. I suggest My Fitness Pal too, I'm not as consistent anymore but it helped me open my eyes... I thought I could just grab a handful of almonds anytime but it all adds up.

Start slow and be patient. If you slip, just get right back into it.

My favorite quote I've heard is "bodies are made in the kitchen"

Good luck!! Keep us posted!

I'm using this app and I love it, it tells you how many calories you have to eat to lose the weight you want by the time you need to lose it, it has helped me a lot, I hope it helps you too.

The BIGGEST and very best thing you can do is cut out sugar!!!!!!! Sugar is in just about EVERYTHING, so watch what you are putting in your body! We are technically only supposed to consume about 20 grams of sugar a day, but when everything you are eating has sugar in it, it's too easy to surpass that number. (Most sodas have 30-45 grams of sugar in one can!)

I did a 30 day sugar cleanse once, completely cutting out obvious sweets like candy and cookies and such, and only allowed myself to intake about 8 grams of sugar a day. I really had to watch what I was eating, but I lost 10 pounds in that 30 days (mostly eater weight) and I felt AMAZING.

You can do it! Just do it in a healthy way! Do not starve yourself! Also, exercise

You can do it! I am at 40lbs and Saturday marks 5 months. Honestly my eating habits were terrible. I ate a lot of fast food and pop. I eliminated all beverages other than water, pork and beef. I use my fitness pal to track my calories. its definitely doable! I have not exercised at ALL. I want to lose 5 more lbs then I will focus on toning.

Omni diet and follow it !! You can lose 1 pound each day I lost 30 pounds in 28days

Starting second round next week

Well for one, don't compare yourself to the way you looked in high school. Of course you'd be a lot skinnier if you were running as much as a part time job. I lost 30 lbs in 5 months for my college graduation. It was actually pretty easy after two weeks because my cravings subsided. All I did was started lifting/working out 4-5 days a week and cut out chips, sweets and eating out (chips are my weakness). I started eating fruit with whipped cream on it as a night time snack. My doctor gave me a sheet to follow. It basically just said eat as much fruit, veggies and meat as you want but stay under 50 carbs for everything else you eat.

I changed how I ate and was able to lose about 50 pounds in a 6 month period. 16 of those pounds were in one month.

I don't eat as strictly as I did before, and I have cheat days when I want them, but I've been able to maintain my weight loss. (eta: spelling)

30lbs in 5mths is a lot. I mean can it be done, is health to do so..eh not really.

I've lost 20 in the last 3 months. I started seeing a dietitian. She is super strict, I have to weigh in with her 3x a week. I log all of my food and exercise and she reviews it. I lack accountability. That is why I don't do well with online systems. Maybe find a weight loss group that you can connect with to help keep you going.

Whatever you do, start slow. Don't drastically change your diet/exercise patterns. Try to add one healthy habit - whether it's having a salad for lunch, going for a brisk walk, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, having less soda/cookies (whatever your temptation) - every 2 weeks or so. See how it goes.

I've lost 22 pounds in 2.5 months and have managed to keep it off (even losing more weight). I started with doing a whole 30 and now have converted that into a lifestyle where I eat paleo 95% of the time. It has completely changed my relationship with food. I just sat through a 3 hour meeting with snacks all around and didn't want any of it. In fact, the smell of the oreos on the table in front of me was making me sick.

Try diet and exercise together. You can't exercise your way out of a terrible diet.

Good luck!

I didn't read all the comments so please forgive me for echoing others. A Fitbit is a wonderful investment. I'm wearing mine right now. Unfortunately, I've gained around 14 pounds since the beginning of the year and I feel so ashamed because of it. So you're definitely not alone girl. 30 pounds is very doable if you are healthy enough to be active to burn the correct amount of calories to lose 30 pounds.

Ah and to add- I noticed part of the reason why I gained so much weight and didn't notice was because I moved into my FH's apartment and there were no long mirrors. I gain weight in my legs and ass first. So you can imagine the shock I had when I finally got a long mirror and the difference was very noticeable. I knew I'd gained weight of course but not being able to SEE the changes really screwed me.

SO- I recommend a FitBit if you don't already have one and long mirrors if you don't already have some. They both can make a huge difference. I wish you luck!

Buying a food scale has helped me tremendously.

It got one for $10 on Amazon. I have been weighing my food for every meal,snack, recipe I make.

It is truly the only way to accurate measure how many calories you are eating.

I was amazed when I got it! I had definitely been eating 300-500 more calories everyday than I thought I was!

I then track all of my food on myfitnesspal.

I have joined the Facebook group and just ordered myself a Fitbit!

Echoing PP:

1. Download My Fitness Pal and get an idea of what you're consuming, then start tracking

2. Meal prep your lunches. This is for sure what keeps me thin. Lol. Even something "healthy" like a burrito bowl at Chipotle has 800+ calories, too much for me!

3. Diet > exercise. You cannot out exercise your eating out every day. See #2

If you can afford it join a group excercise class or accountability program such as weight watchers so you have fun while getting your health on track. (If group support is your thing) I know others prefer at home based stuff.

Don't focus on a number focus on health and endurance and it will seem much more doable and less frustrating. Maybe get FH on board for some workouts to keep ya movin!

You can do it! You have to stay consistent though!

I need to lose as much weight as possible in 3 months as well. I cut out as much carbs and sugar as possible, and am eating a high-protein diet. I started working out (only 2x a week for now, hoping to increase that by working out at home). I also stopped drinking diet coke and stopped drinking my sugary, chocolatey, creamy coffees. Now I just add a little almond milk. I have done weight watchers with success in the past and also gained only 11 pounds in my pregnancy because I had a strict diet with gestational diabetes. I am doing my best to combine what I have learned from each diet to just eat better overall.

Good luck!

Try myfitnesspal app

Fitbit and a gym buddy