I was insecure, unhappy, and experiencing joint pain and constant injuries. I was active on a daily basis, so I justified my extra weight because I still got lots of exercise. The exercise felt hard, but I was used to that after so long. I tried eating "healthy" and working out a lot to lose weight in the past. I could get a few pounds off but nothing more, and I could not get it to hold for very long. A friend found MyBodyTutor on Google, and I was hopeful to lose weight and feel better. I had doubts, though. I was convinced I was never going to lose weight after trying so many different programs that I was afraid to fail again. But now I am 50 pounds lighter, I feel amazing, and I am having so much more fun being active and getting dressed each day. I like looking in the mirror and seeing pictures of myself again. Most of my aches and pains have gone away. It has carried over in so many ways in my life that there is no doubt that I am committed to maintaining my new lifestyle. If I find myself regressing, it is a relief that MyBodyTutor will be there for me to get back on track. The daily support of my incredible coach, who was not judgmental, had a sense of humor, and reminded me that I do not always have to be perfect, is what led to my success in losing 50 pounds. I finally committed to cutting out the wine, carbs/starch, which made all the difference. Journaling and being held accountable with pictures and descriptions of my eating and exercise habits really gave me the perspective to be successful. Having a coach tell me I am doing great and to not give up after any screwup or lull in the process was key. I find eating between specific hours and keeping it within an 8-hour window to be super beneficial. Eating a savory breakfast and saving fruit snacks for after a meal is helpful. I stick to 3 meals a day and cut out the snacking. I make sure to do some sort of movement after eating, even if it is only a 10-minute walk. My plate is generally 2/3 veggies and 1/3 protein. If I am hungry and cannot satiate my "hunger" with a mint tea latte, then I choose a healthy snack over sugar or carbs. I now prioritize myself first and make sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. This program works!! It might seem annoying at first—time-consuming journaling and taking photos each day—but it is totally worth it. I expected someone to give me a diet to follow, but in reality, I needed to figure out what worked for me and was manageable, so I was not miserable on this journey. It feels good to be in control of what I eat and make my own decisions. It has taught me how to move forward without the support. I feel incredible and am so grateful for everyone at MyBodyTutor. I only wish I had found this program 15 years ago.