Yeah, I've started making 1/2 of most of my small plates sauteed or steamed vegetables, 1/4 lean protein, and 1/4 low fat carb. I bought small plates for this. Lol. It prevents me from piling on medium sized plate portions. Counting calories is tedious for me, so I'm eating less calories by eating smaller portions. My main problem is beer on the weekends. I'll count it as a cheat meal and see how I do.

Yeah, I might end up joining a gym if I outgrow a set of adjustable dumbbells(100 lbs each db) on db squats that I have at home. I used to weight train years ago. I did 1 set of low reps yesterday just to ease into it and limit the extreme soreness that comes after a long layoff. I'll be doing an abbreviated routine so that it's easy for me to stick to. The workout will consist of overhead db presses, bicep curls, and db squats, every 3-4 days, with a focus on progressive overload of course. I'll be easing into more sets in the next couple of workouts.

FWIW, if you want to work out to speed up weight loss, you might also want to look into endurance stuff.

You can burn 800+ calories/hour while running and at least 600 on the stationary bike.

I am in favor of whatever system works for you. In my short time really getting into being healthier, there is no one set way to do it. Everyone responds differently and needs to curb their habits and behaviors to their goals.

Refined carbs are my main enemy. I am going on about 3 weeks with no soda, candy, packaged bread products (I could crush 3-4 packs of donuts easily) and other crap. It was hard the first two weeks and I still have cravings but I go eat a healthy snack when I start craving these things. Best of luck to you on kicking these things cause I know how hard it is!

Sounds like a solid start for yourself Jose. Just get into the routine and you will see results in no time. Counting calories is very tedious but I feel it is pretty important in the beginning. I think seeing what you used to intake compared to what a healthy diet is motivation in itself. You really see how bad you were eating. Get the app my fitness buddy. Makes keeping track of calories super easy and also allows you to track your macronutrients. Right now my diet is 40% protein 40%carbs and 20% fat. Carbs and fat are usually easy to hit but protein can be a pain sometimes. Whole lotta chicken, fish, and turkey.

This is 100% true. In between my lift days I try to do a cardio that wont hinder my muscle gains from the day before but also max calorie burn. I usually do the bike for about 45 minutes or swim as many laps as I can for 45 minutes.

I guess, in a way, I do track calories because I track protein, carb and fat grams. I'm trying to keep my protein and carbs equal overall, which is a similar 40/40/20 breakdown as well. I don't find it hard to eat enough protein, except for breakfast because a couple of eggs isn't much protein, and I'm not a milk drinker unless I eat cereal. But I make up for it in later meals.

Yeah, I have to keep wear and tear on one of my knees low though, due to a bad sprain I had a while back. That's also why I have a minimalist type routine.

I was 210 before xmas, from 275 when I stopped going full ****** in January 2016.

I've not even been that strict with my eating, but I don't really drink alcohol at all, except for when I'm in Vegas during the WSOP, and during Cheltenham Racing Festival.

I had a long Xmas break that took me back to 225 as of last month, but am back to 214 today. Cheltenham is next week, so I'll likely put a few lbs on then, and after that will aim to get <200 for Vegas.

I lift 4x a week, but nothing other than that.

Some great results in here, gents. Congrats!