can't get the weight off

Start one day at a time. I agree with whoever it was that said it's a lifestyle change, not a diet. I have tried many diets and failed. One of my problems though is once I fall, i need to get right back on ASAP. Find people you can confine in to share your ups and downs with. Journaling is also very helpful.

Yeah, kick the beer to the curb. If you do only one thing, switch to all water for a month. You would be shocked what a difference it makes.

First of all you need to treat this as a life long life style change not as a diet. It is important to take responsibility for everything you put in your mouth. Hence keep track of food and calories. Remember EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT. One last thing start moving, it is hard at the beginning, I would make up excuses for not really getting into exercising, like: I'm too heavy, to do that or it hurts. Lucky for me my support person practically kicked my butt. It does get easier. Be persistant and consistant and stop making excuses, remember only you can change.

First of all you need to treat this as a life long life style change not as a diet. It is important to take responsibility for everything you put in your mouth. Hence keep track of food and calories. Remember EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT. One last thing start moving, it is hard at the beginning, I would make up excuses for not really getting into exercising, like: I'm too heavy, to do that or it hurts. Lucky for me my support person practically kicked my butt. It does get easier. Be persistant and consistant and stop making excuses, remember only you can change.