Hey everyone. So I started this healthier lifestyle at the beginning of this month. I haven't started calorie counting yet because I find that if I restrict myself too much, I'll quit. In the past when I've tried to lose weight, I counted calories, and it did work initially. Last year, I lost 18 lbs in 2 months. But the problem was that I felt like I was starving myself (I'm used to eating a lot), so I quit and gained all that back, plus 25 lbs. So now I'm definitely eating better (no processed foods, very little red meat, more fruits and veggies, etc) but allowing myself to "cheat" occasionally without getting too down on myself for it, and also not going hungry.
As far as exercise goes, I do about 30 min of cardio, using Wii Gold's Gym Dance Workout, 3-6 days a week depending on the week. The workouts are pretty intense and get my heart pumping. According to the game, I burn between 250 and 350 calories per workout, depending on the day.
The problem is that I have lost absolutely no weight so far. I really don't want to restrict my diet too much more than I already am, because I feel like that's just setting myself up for failure. I'm wondering if anyone has dealt with a similar situation and how they overcame it. Also, any words of encouragement to keep me motivated would be appreciated. My goal is to lose 139 lbs by May 2014, so I don't think I'm being too unrealistic; I just thought it would go a little quicker in the beginning.