I think calorie counting is definitely the way to go! I have always previously just focused on exercise and have failed at trying to shed my excess pounds. I began counting calories on Jan.3/08 and got on the scale yesterday and have dropped 9 lbs!
I have only been walking for exercise. It really forces you to make smart nutritional food choices - I'm THRILLED with the success I've had in such a short period of time, and best of all I feel so energetic and my food cravings are gone!! (except for 1 bad day
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