i just recently lost 50+ lbs over the course of 6 months. the majority of that loss was in the first 3 months. diet is the best way. exercise is important for over all health, but overweight people generally see the biggest results come from changes in diet.
i drink only water. i cut out burgers almost completely...i've had 3 this year. last year, i had 2 or 3 or 4 a week! cut out a lot of simple carbs and replaced it with complex carbs and protein.
diets produce results, but ultimately learning to eat properly is the way to go. don't call it a diet.....do something you can live with forever. yo ucan't do a diet forever....can you? so don't even try. start with small changes that you plan to make permanant. when the weight starts falling off, you'll start finding more things to change. my first step was to cut out soda, period. lost 10 pounds by only drinking water!
congrats on your 2 weeks clean. that is awesome.
dont think of it as a diet but a lifestyle change. eat lots of fruits and veggies, turkey and chicken. cut out white processed breads,pastas,cereals. eat whole wheat products
dont eat after 7pm. really cut down on the sweets and processed sugars.
exercise,exercise,exercise. i starting with just walking, a mile a day, it would take me 20 mins . then i would take little running sprints, this i did for about 1 month. as you walk and run you will build up endurance,cardiovascular and strength. do this 4 days a week. every other day is good.bike riding with the kids is also good,i also do a little weight training with only 5 lbs weight, help build muscle and burn fat.
after 3 months of walking and then intermittent running i could run more and walk less. i now can do a 10 minute mile mostly running. i have lost 10 lbs i didnt have that much to lose. be patient,be consistent,have fun,
debbie