I have had quite a few friends do it, lose the weight and then gain it back. It is just another fad. The only real way to lose the weight and keep it off is good old fashioned eating right and exercise. That's the truth, I wi**** wasn't. I wish I could tell you that there was an easier way.  If you just don't pressure yourself to lose the weight quickly (it's a journey after all not a race) it makes things easier on yourself. After years of trying every fad and diet and losing the weight just to regain it and more, I found what really works. Healing what inside me was hurting and realizing that I was worth a better life. I made a commitment to myself to make better food choices and to move my body.With everything I ate, I asked myself was that fat and calories it contained worth it? Was I worth eating something better. As far as exercise went, I started out telling myself that no matter what, I would move my body for 15 minutes a day. I stuck to that, when that got too easy, I increased it to 20 minutes and so on. It is possible to do. I know, I did. You are worth it! You can be different. Hope this helps. Best to you on your weight loss. God bless.

That's about what my goal is.  No where near what I need to loose but, it's enough for me to be a little healthier.  I want to TTC next May or June and I don't want to be as heavy as I am now. 

Good luck!

I can tell you from experience, it is possible to lose a lot of weight without surgery. It's not easy (no matter which way you lose it) but it is possible.

The secret is to never quit! Don't let a set-back turn into total destruction.

I think it's a very hard choice to make but only you know what is right for you! I'm re-starting my own weight loss challenge on Monday, so maybe we can encourage one another!

Melanie

Just remember you can can do it. Water is your friend lots of veggies and portion control is key. I just started my diet last monday and I am down 8lbs. I don't care if it is water weight its 8lbs!!! Good luck and congrats on the wedding.