Reply #16: i lost a lot of weight just by cutting down on soda and fast food [View All]

[fizzgig]

i didn't cut them out of my diet completely, but i limit myself to a couple cans of soda a week and maybe a couple drive-through visits a month.

i also pay closer attention to my snacks. our primary grocery store has a great bulk section and i stock up on almonds, dried fruit (cranberries, apple rings or apricots) and stuff like that rice cracker snack mix. i buy pretzels or corn chips rather than potato chips and popcorn (popped on the stove top, not that microwave stuff) is probably the mostly commonly consumed snack food in my house.

i don't pay super close attention to my fat or caloric intake, but i try to be aware of what i'm eating. good luck :hi: