I have 8 months- 50 pounds

Also exercise doesn't have to be all at once. 30 minutes a day. You can do 3- 10 minute sessions every day.

GOOD LUCK !

The only thing that works for me is reducing calories, but also eating low carb. No processed food, no sugar. I drink a gallon of water a day. I do yoga or cardio 3x a week. I've lost the most weight this way. If you cut carbs, make sure you're getting enough healthy fats to make sure you are full!

A lot of health care plans offer free visits with nutritionists now, something to look into!

My friend has lost 30 lbs after 2 months on NutriSystem!

If you have a sweet tooth like me, try dates with agave or honey to satisfy it!

Join the YMCA !

Join a gym ( any is fine)

1. Don't eat carbs after 5 pm

2. Replace sweets with fruit

3. Eat: veggie, protein and fruit for dinner

4. Eat oatmeal for breakfast

5. Eat small snacks throughout the day

6. Walk/ speed walk or jog 30 min everyday ( some days you could carry weights while walking or jogging)

7. Drink Tea

8. Eat good fats with every meal: avocado, nuts, olive oil ect...

9. Have "spoon full of honey" for your sweet craving and pour it onto your Fruit

10. Do Not Go Cold Turkey! You Will want To Die and You Will Have Withdrawal-like symptoms!

I have no info whatsoever about exercise, BUT I lost 30 pounds in 4 months using Weight Watchers. I didn't crash diet, I still ate everything I enjoy (including pizza!), and I actually didn't exercise even one of those days.. it was strictly portion control and healthier choices. I'd recommend at least starting there, but also incorporate the exercise suggestions from other women. Maybe the combo of both will help you get close to your goal

Whenever I'm trying to cut sweets I get some berries! A lot healthier than a candy bar or ice cream, but still satisfying!

Check out 21 day fix! I did it just to help with portion control and it really puts things in perspective. Right now I'm doing country heat just on beach body on demand since it's way cheaper as a cardio workout and next week I'll be going to the gym to start weight lifting.

Would love to hear opinions about Weight Watchers vs. My Fitness Pal. I've been using the latter off and on (now very ON) and am losing weight, but don't know if others have seen better results with My Fitness Pal?

Thanks @ B.roo! I also love that they focus on the nutrition side of things with the nutrient tracker in MFP. Not sure if that occurs in WW?

Amber,

I'm in the same boat. My wedding is scheduled for late April and idealy I'd like to lose 40 lbs. I joined the Y and tried eating better, but it is difficult. Maybe you can add me on fb and we can try to keep each other motivated...seeing we have the same time frame

Chew gum!!

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Replace sweets with sweet alternatives: tea at night, fruit during day. I try to only eat healthy carbs in the morning and drink tea (cinnamon with real cinnamon sticks) at night.

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Try doing a round of Whole30. It's great at resetting and getting you off carbs and sugar. (Read: not off all carbs, just breads/pastas/etc that you don't really need anyway). It's tough at first, but it's only 30 days, and is definitely worth it. Tracking is your best friend as no amount of exercise can make up for a bad diet.