Hi LJ and thanks for the compliment.
Yep, I lost my weight with calorie counting (an emphasis on whole foods) and lots of exercise. Diet plans that told me what I could and couldn't eat always felt too restrictive.
I used Fitday to log my daily calories when I losing and still do, so I have Fitday records back to June, 2001.
It's always helpful to me to plan my day in advance, though by now I mostly eat the same foods every day and have a pretty good idea of what works (and what doesn't, like Christmas cookies!
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What works well for you?