I've tried some of the fad diets in the past, and they just never really worked for me. I've found that just counting my calories, and working out EVERY DAY is the only real way for me to lose. I made a New Year's resolution this year to lose about 15-20 pounds -- so far in the past couple of weeks, I've lost 3. It's hard work, but I figure I can manage to do it for just a couple of months.

The other thing I've discovered is that you have to cut out snacking on anything naughty completely -- I follow a very stringent schedule...breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one snack before bedtime (I do occasionally have some fruit or nuts in between meals). I remove all yummy stuff from the house. And I get one "cheat" once a week -- last week it was some ice cream, this week I'm planning on having a candy bar. Looking forward to that one cheat helps get me through the week.

I have been trying to stop the in between snacks too. So far I am doing better at it but not always. If I keep busy it really helps.

Yes, that's what I've found too -- keeping busy keeps my mind off of being hungry. The biggest "danger" I've found is sitting in front of the television -- that's when I normally do most of my snacking, and I'm much more likely to mindlessly eat while staring at the boob tube. Now...quilting, that takes my mind off of food ;)

Same here. I have not gotten back to quilting after the holidays and need to. Even tho I am sitting at the machine I can forget about the kitchen calling to me. I do need to exercise at least every other day if not every day. We are going out tonight for a delayed Christmas party/dinner and I am having prime rib, so I am really watching what I eat today.

I've always struggled with weight too, did WW online a few years ago and lost 35 pounds but gained it all back. I just joined http://www.sparkpeople.com It's free and very much like WW but you track calories and nutrients, instead of points.

There's all sorts of resources including recipes, exercise plans, message boards. As everyone else has said, it has to be a lifestyle change.

I've also been reading this book, which has been really helpful. http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Moment-...3667221&sr=8-1

Good luck to everyone on their weight loss journey!

Where do you find the Walk at Home? online?

Wal-Mart and K-Mart

i was at walmart and could not find "the walk at home" dang.
i did park at the farthest spot in the parking lot though!
i got some snacks..read the boxes..i ate special k this morning, and no sugar in my coffee..it is a start..

i just ordered this one from walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr

cheaper than overstock.com and i got to use paypal and ship it to me, for a little over $2.00.
you can choose 1 mile,2 mile..etc on the DVD.

Have you looked into www.Sparkpeople.com. It is free. IT has a food tracker, an exercise tracker, teams you can join for support and they send you information on diet and exercise. It does not have a specific diet. They support good eating within a caorie range and execise. If you decide to join, let me know your site name and I will try to help support you.