Originally Posted by
nslckevin
Get MyFitnessPal on your phone.
Log everything you eat
Log your exercise.
Let the program do the math.
You will be amazed at some of the things you do regarding eating that are working against you. Find other options that satisfy you without so many calories. I lost 40 pounds this way about 13 years ago and have been logging everything I eat since then.
This is probably the best advice. There are studies that looked at long term weight loss. Individuals that counted their calories or tracked their intake, where the most successful at losing weight and keeping it off. Don't cheat yourself by not logging. Once you get the app it won't take long to input your meals. Stick with it, you need a month of data to get a real idea of calorie intake. Then you can adjust downward from there. A smart approach is a 300-400 calorie deficit per day which will lead to slow gradual loss that you can maintain. Its a grind, but that is the only way.
Another suggestion is to consider the albuterol / caffeine stack. That can really help to lose weight and albuterol is generally safe. The trick is getting someone to prescribe it for you.