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Calorie counting here, plus exercise, specifically HIIT, weight training and "extras" like playing with the kids, walking, sledding, etc. My calorie counting focuses largely on whole foods, but I'm not opposed to stepping out now and then. And I include dessert in my "whole foods" approach. ;) If I made it from natural ingredients, I consider it a whole food. LOL! But I limit processed stuff like white sugar and white flour to a true now and then treat.

I don't have a named plan I follow. I guess I could call it "Stay away from take-out!" Anytime I start eating out more, the scale starts creeping back up on me. I cook at home so I know what I'm putting in my food. I pack my breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner because my commute and job keep me away from home for too long. This way I won't be tempted when it's lunch time and the whole office starts passing around menus like they're Pokemon cards. I eat more veggies and whole grains and fruits. I have been reading and memorizing nutrition labels forever and I follow the listed portion sizes so I am aware of how many calories are in what I'm consuming. I used to write everything down but it took too long for me so I mentally keep track of what I've ate for the day. If I want to make an impulse buy of something like a doughnut, I mentally review and calculate what I've ate for the day to see if I can calorically afford it. It usually takes me enough time to think of everything I've ate that I manage to talk myself out of the doughnut at that point.

I do swear by my pedometer though. It really keeps me in check. The darn thing doesn't lie if I haven't moved enough during the day. It motivates me to take an extra lap around the supermarket or park a little further away. It pushes me to finish that extra lap at the gym. I'm on my 4th one in 2 years (one broke and I lost). I feel naked when I don't have it on me.

Plan... My plan is to be healthy. I tracked what I ate for a few weeks to get an idea of calories, fat, fiber, protein, carbs. Now, I have a few different snacks I fall back on - one for the morning, one for the afternoon. And I aim for about 350 calorie meals. Making sure to have a little protein and fiber with a little carbs and a little fat.

I am trying to cut out as much HFCS, MSG, trans fat (ie. partially hydrogenated oil/hydrogenated oil) and processed foods out of my diet as possible.

I am trying out new foods and new veggies. I really like Quinoa. I just put barely in a soup I made the other day (which I made my own chicken stock for = No MSG!). I love spinach and asparagus!

I am trying to seperate my emotions from food. Food is for fueling my body to do the things I want to do and NOT a garbage disposal. I can enjoy friends company without gorging myself on fatty dips and chips. And having a 1 year old has REALLY helped me cut back on my drinking. Lol!

I aim to exercise 6 days a week (but usually end up with 4). I am trying harder. I want to get up to 3 days a week of strength training exercises and 3 days a week of cardio.

Whole food, calorie count (1,600 - 1,800 calories), exercise 6 - 7 days a week.

Im following the Insulin Resistance diet. My biggest downfall is when I start forbidding certain foods, I can do it for awhile but always rebel. With this plan its not about denying which works for me! As long as I do my linking and balancing which is super easy I'm good! And losing!

I'm on WW and I LOVE it. It's the only thing that has worked for me at all. I love it, and it keeps me eating healthy things. :)

Today I'm starting the Standard Process 21 Day Cleanse. My doctor said it will help jump start my weight loss by detoxing the body. I'm not sure what exactly I'll do after these 21 days but there is a maintenance program that goes longer. I'll either do that or go back to counting calories again. Good Luck to all!!