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[quote=Anonymous][quote=penguinsix]208 down to 150 in about a year.  Now stay in a range between 150 and 155.

Given my height I just skimmed the BMI border of 'obese' and decided that was enough. I set a goal of getting my BMI back down to normal (165lbs) and getting a bit of room to spare.

Primarily dietary changes, and then mainly portion control. Eliminated most liquid calories by switching to water from juices, and then a reduction in the size of meals, from a big sandwich to one half the size, etc. No longer sat with a big bag of anything on the couch or at my desk but tracked calorie intake as a check against impulse or mindless 'noshing' on food.

As it progressed, made switches from things like potato chips to then pretzels to snacking vegetables like baby carrots. Swapped out hamburgers for chicken burger to eventually fish filets. Reduced the overall calorie count each step of the way.

Used calorie counter Loseit app, along with a Withings WS-50 Internet-connected scale, and a Fitbit one activity tracker. Made things far more quantifiable and easier to track.

Did not have the 'I hate logging food' experience as about 75% of what I ate was "the same thing" and adding it from one day to the next wasn't that difficult, once I had entries made for my foods. Now logging food is second nature and I don't spend more than a minute or two on it a day.

Current goal is micronutrient balance. I eat too much sodium and sugar. Trying to get those under control and even meet the W.H.O. new guidelines on sugar of 25g a day (which is really hard). FWIW the sugar in fruit is not usually counted in the 'added sugar' warnings as most fruit (except grapes) has fiber that helps slow the processing of the sugars such that it doesn't cause the same problems as say a can of Coke.

At age 47 I now weigh what I did in college and wear the same size clothes that fit me 30 years ago. I walk as my exercise averaging about 25,000 steps a day which gives me a calorie bonus most days such that I can basically eat as much as I want, though I still try to eat healthy for other reasons.[/quote]
Congrats on your success. It looks like you've done everything to have a healthy food lifestyle. [/quote]

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