wow thanks for the info to this point guys, you all are so great to help me out like this. i never expected to get this much info from a forum! now i guess the proof is in the doing eh? if i have any questions in the future, i hope you guys wont mind if i come back and ask

The only diet that has ever worked for people I know, and myself is Diet and Exercise. However, by diet, its not "eat veggies and water all day". I am not sure about you, but I had a very big struggle with portion controlling. Once I began using the right measurements for serving size, I lost weight very quickly. However, your main goal for weight loss should not be to loose it as fast as possible, but to maintain your goal weight. Keep eating the foods you like, but eat them in smaller amounts, and only a few days a week. Also, start (or if you have already began, keep) exercising. Mix up your week with cardio and weight lifting exercises. It will not only help you loose weight, but the weight lifting will build muscle, and keep your skin firm , so if you do happen to loose more than 50 pds, your skin does not sag. It is frustrating, I know, but you can do it!!! I am not sure if i helped at all, but good luck with your journey!!!

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