I am going to count calories, incorporating calorie counting with several other techniques I've learned over the years (and through lurking on this website).

I've always believed the best diet out there is the one you create for yourself.

Hi smilemore! I'm new here too! Welcome!

I too believe that the best diet is one that we have created for ourselves! I feel that it has a much higher chance to be maintained consistently rather than those which are prescribed or formulated by others. Self-learning is the way to go!

Hey ladies, I am also new, and agree with you, I think sometimes it's best to just trust yourself I doubt that calorie counting is my thing cause I don't think I can get myself to stick to it, so I think for starters I'll try to increase my vegetable intake and avoid sweet/salty/fat stuff! Just started working as a cashier and I'm working a lot right now, still have to figure out a way to work out even though I'm exhausted and my feet are killing my by end of day, how about you guys, are you working out or are you just starting with counting calories?

Thanks for the feedback. I'm also starting my plant-based way of eating today, so I'm making many changes in my life!

The very best to all of us!