Hello,
I feel like I am at a dead end in my weight loss journey. I am trying to lose around 40/50 lbs. to get within my healthy weight area. I have tried so many types of diet strategy (calorie counting, cleanse diets, high protein/low carb) and have gotten no where. I have read about other people's weight loss successes and have read diet books and articles about how to lose weight and I feel like none of those tips are helping. I hardly drink pop or high-sugared drinks, mostly just water and tea or juice. I try to eat as healthy as possible for my time and budget constraints (I'm a full time college student) and try to include as many fruits and veggies as possible. I am a moderate exerciser. I walk on campus every day (mostly uphill) and also exercise whenever I have extra time. I count calories everyday with an app for my ipod and hardly ever go over my daily calorie target. I just don't know what my next step should be. What else can I do to reach my goal. I really want to lose weight to be healthy. I'm not really concerned with the vanity aspect of being "skinny" and in fact I don't want to be "skinny". I want to be muscular and athletic looking. I have thought about trying weight watchers but I just don't have the money to pay the monthly dues to participate in the program. Can anyone offer any advice or sources that they used to help them reach their goals? I know every person has an individual weight loss niche and I just need help finding mine.