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[Dixie678]

Since freshman year of college (last year) I've gained around 20 lbs. It's not that I'm like fat right now, it's just many times I feel self-conscious and not confident with my body despite the fact that I still consider myself attractive.

So I want to find some motivation to lose weight because even though I go to the gym, I eat very unhealty foods... What are some reasons that will make me able to focus and lose weight?

[Sasha45]

Stop eating junk food make it your new years resolution.

[Gracie]

If you have a piece of clothing that no longer fits and you wish it did then you can just try to be able to fit back into it or you can buy something really nice that you know you won't be able to fit in unless you lose a few lbs. Or if there is a guy that you like or an ex that you want to get back at, just imagine the look on their face if they saw you lean and trim. IDK, i guess these are pretty shallow reasons but they're usually effective lol. IN terms of food just google diet foods, there's a lot of snacks and stuff that are diet friendly that are yummy. Good Luck!

[Lettie]

Determine your daily caloric intake. Losing weight is simply an activity. Lower your calories intake without starving. Remember to calculate your metabolism. The metabolism is a large part of your calories burned in an average day. To win the battle, know how many calories you consume in a day.

[Vivi]

Only eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Do not snack when you are bored. That is a terrible habit and it just makes you obese.
Write down all the things you eat on a typical day. Carry a small notebook with you and write down every snack, every drink, and the contents of every meal. There are also great websites that you can use to keep track of calories, get recipes, and help achieve your goal. Don't forget to include the pats of butter or the spoonful of sugar in your coffee. It's best to do this for at least a couple weekdays and a weekend; it's even better if you can go a full week. There are also calorie tracking websites that can help you to do this, such as the US government Pyramid Tracker website.

[Tillie9]

Watch your portion sizes. Eating a whole bag of rice cakes in one sitting won't help you lose weight. When eating chips, nuts, or dried fruit, put a portion in a small bowl and then put the bag away. That way you won't mindlessly eat a larger portion than you had intended. Even if you only make minimal changes to your diet choices, reducing portion size will inevitably reduce caloric intake. A great way to watch portion sizes while snacking is to buy one serving 100 calorie packages - and they come in many favorite snack food items! Eat slowly to avoid overeating; you will get satisfied with less calories.