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And if you did, what were some of the lifestyle changes you made that worked?  
 
I have joined sparkpeople.com which is a fabulous site and I have made some serious changes in my diet. I was an empty calorie eater before. I often didn't eat at all and survived on triple triples from Tim Horton's. I now only allow myself one Timmy's a day and without sugar. I have actually eliminated sugar from my diet completely. I have also started drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day and I now eat a healthy breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack, and dinner. I eat nothing after supper.  
 
What else can I be doing? I am exercising. Mostly step-ups and I have started a power walking program that you do right in your living room. I am hoping to find a really cheap exercise bike to add to my routine. I cannot afford a gym right now and I have a serious back problem(which is why I am on this journey) which limits some of the exercising I can do.  
 
My goal is to lose 50lbs by January 2011. That's the goal I set with my Dr but I am hoping to accomplish the 50 by August 31,2010.  
 
Help!!