I don't do the counting of the actual calories anymore. I have changed the plates that I use and the foods that I eat. I have taken away my soda. I have not had soda more than once a month in many, many years. There are many other changes too. I have lost over a hundred pounds. I will soon pass 140 lbs off. I added more exercise and made better choices in what I do with my time. The other major change was my brain surgery. This August will be ten years seizure-free. I am making changes. This fall begins my journey to my Masters degree. Again, another impossible thing but I am going to do this too.

Always eaten a healthy Mediterranean diet, no need to count calories as long as your portion control is in check. My Mother is Greek so from a baby I didn't know any other way. When I was married to an Italian I cooked all the heavy meaty, cheesy, gooey, dishes for him but I still stuck with what I was taught. My Grandparents were married for 78 years and lived into their 100’s. I would say that they were doing something right!

MelissaWest2. Congrats on your weight loss,and being sezuire free especially pursuing your journey on obtaining your Masters degree you have achieved alot already you will have great success in life

Don't really count calories

Becoming asthmatic and taking prednisone. I gained weight. Started eating more fruits and vegetables. I ate 5 meals a day that made me lose weight!