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Weight has been a struggle all of my life. I became a member of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) since 2008 and as often happens with me I had great success at the beginning. My goal was to lose 80 lbs and in the first year I lost 50, but it also happens that I reach a point where it becomes difficult and I start to fluctuate eventually gaining a lot of the weight back. I must give credit to TOPS that it kept me from gaining it all back. A year ago last February I decided it was time to get back on the bandwagon so I went searching for an app which might help. I found Myfitnesspal which was a godsend to me. I set it up to lose one pound a week (I needed to lose 50 to get to goal) and until October last year I averaged 5 lbs a month. That sounds slow but sticking to it I lost 40 lbs, and was 10 pounds to goal. I started to struggle a bit at the beginning of the summer so I bought a Fitbit and managed to keep on track. (It connects right to Myfitnesspal). Then life kicked me in the gut bigtime in October and it has been a struggle since then. I am happy to say that I still just need to get that last 10 pounds off, I still go to TOPS, use Myfitnesspal and Fitbit everyday and just joined a Dietbet game for the month. (I tried that a few years ago and had some money waiting for me which I was going to lose in September so I thought I'd try one more game, which starts tomorrow). I turn 60 in September and I really want to be at my goal weight by then but I feel like I need another boost in the right direction. So I am asking what has helped other people, even just for a little while.

Congratulations on the lost. I as well go to TOPS great program. I also need to drop 20 more pounds I'm down 40 pounds. I do have a Fitbit as well that I love I compete even with myself and friends/family.  
I got the Lose it app another good one is Sparkpeople. Good luck. You can do this.

I have found this little program where you enter what you eat and fitness done in a day. Just a little motivator to keep on track. It also tells your ideal BMI. Good luck!  
 
http://www.perfect-diet-tracker.com/

I find that when I have to test my blood sugar levels the next morning, I make healthy choices the day before. That ice cream is delicious and I would love to support a local business, but it will result in a reading of 7.8 so I say no.  
 
The problem is that it costs about fifty cents for the stick to test the blood.

Downloaded several apps at the beginning of the year and my favourite was "Lose It"

For all of your thoughts and information. I will check some of your suggestions out. I know I need a little something extra to get to where I want to be and hoping to do that before my birthday in September.

I recently bought myself a Fitbit Alta and I love it! it pushes me to get out and walk and helps me reach goals. the fitbit app also tracks sleep, food intake, calories, workouts and gives you badges and trophies when you reach certain goals set!  
 
Careful when buying if you're going to buy garmin. I bought garmin first and it was not compatible bluetooth wise with my phone. But garmin are water proof.

If you want to lose weight and not workout try the ketogenic diet. Low carbs and no sugar. I lost 40lbs in less that 4 months with beer league as my only exercise.  
 
http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketogenic-diet-plan.html  
 
http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/menu-plans-new

get rid of sugar!!! look at everything you eat and do not eat anything with more than 8g (2teaspoons) per serving. replace your sugar addiction with fruit and loosing weight is effortless.  
and just a fyi, a large double double has 34g of sugar in it...  
I stopped eating sugar and I've lost 20 pounds in 2 months, my joint pain is gone, my eyes are white as sheets, my side doesn't hurt anymore and I am thinking more clear than ever!!!  
there are several excellent documentaries about sugar on youtube that will scare the %#*@ out of you...

I am currently using "lose it" which is a free app similar to myfitnesspal. It's only been a month but has been successful and so easy.

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Hi there, I host monthly challenge groups through facebook and provide you with everything you need; short at home workouts, nutrition, support, and accountability to keep you on track! Results are always amazing! Anyone can do it. Send me a private message if you would like more information

Been there!! I finally found some guidance through a program that offers the whole package, exercise, clean eating, not a diet, and support. It has helped me when everything else didn't. Pm for more info if you're interested!