I started seeing a counselor a few months and at my appointment the other day she gave me a meal plan and points system. I have read through it, and I am still mildly confused. I am also intimidated by planning all my meals ahead of time. I am single and live alone, so left overs last FOREVER!

Has anyone else used or is currently using either or both of these methods? What were your experiences and results?

Advice? Suggestions?

Thanks, and good luck, everyone!

I started seeing a counselor a few months and at my appointment the other day she gave me a meal plan and points system. I have read through it, and I am still mildly confused. I am also intimidated by planning all my meals ahead of time. I am single and live alone, so left overs last FOREVER!

Has anyone else used or is currently using either or both of these methods? What were your experiences and results?

Advice? Suggestions?

Thanks, and good luck, everyone!

With 77 lbs lost already, you have obviously done something right before going to this counselor. I agree with you that following a diet plan and having to plan meals days and weeks ahead of time doesn't work for me. But everyone is different.

What HAVE you done to lose 77 lbs?! I can always use pointers! So far, what is working for me, is making sure I consume 80 grams of Protein per day, and stay under 1100 calories per day (I still write everything down, or I forget some of the stuff I've eaten!

I make or buy a lot of high protein/low calorie stuff, then divide it up into individual servings and freeze them. Gives me variety, and easy meals! If I go out to eat, I look for the low cal/high protein stuff, and usually divide it in half immediately, and take the second half home for another meal.

Super good luck to your continued success!

My biggest tip is exercise. MyFitnessPal.com has also been a big help in tracking my calories and exercise. I actually eat about 1400 calories a day.

I am thrilled with my weight loss but I started seeing a counselor because I still do not feel my relationship with food is healthy.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Good luck, everyone!