Eating Right Isn't Eating Only a Little

I used to think that losing weight meant that I'd have to get used to eating only a little. Most portion sizes are pretty small and some of my slim friends eat like birds. I have found that doesn't have to be true. I don't have to be hungry all the time. If I'm hungry, then I eat. The trick is to know what you're eating.
I know I mention this in nearly every post, but KEEP TRACK of calories. I use Gyminee, but there a lot of options available for counting your calories for you. If you eat few calories than you consume, you will lose weight.
Start with figuring out what you usually consume and try to decrease it by a little, say 20% or less. (Gyminee will do these calculations for you.) If you used to eat out a lot, drink soda or chow down on candy or chips or other high calorie foods, you may want to gradually lower your calories over the course of a few weeks. Meanwhile, you can gradually increase your exercise. In my last post I mentioned a bunch of great low-calorie foods that offer good nutrition. The tricks to feeling full are protein and fiber. If you are eating enough of those, you shouldn't feel hungry at all. Be sure that you increase your fiber gradually, if you suddenly start eating a couple bowl of Fiber One every day, you might regret it.
After a few weeks, you should be able to look back and see how quickly you're losing the weight. Your goal should be no more than 1-2 pounds per week. I know that they pull big numbers on The Biggest Loser, but we aren't constantly supervised by medical professionals. Besides, most of us don't have hundreds of pounds to lose. If you are losing weight too slowly, lower your calories or up you exercise, or both. If you are losing too quickly, be safe and slow down. Quick results might seem great, but you'll feel a lot better if your smart about your weight loss.
As you are keeping track, you will learn which foods offer more bang for your buck, so to speak. You'll be able to eat when you want, as long as you make good choices. That doesn't just mean celery. Be sure that you are keeping track that you get enough protein and other nutrients. You might even want to take a multi-vitamin to be sure your getting enough vitamins and minerals.
Good luck reaching your goals!
On another subject, I really like this "Dorm Room Workout". I usually use 5 to 10-pound dumbbells with it. (There is a link to it in the favorite workouts list.)