I've found that being educated on how many calories I'm actually eating is the thing that makes me stick with my plan. I have a LOT more weight than you to lose (I started at 280 on Feb. 8th and my goal is 140, but currently I'm at 270).

I use a program called Diet Power (www.dietpower.com). I can eat what I want, but I know what I'm eating. I haven't felt hungry, and nothing is really off-limits, but the goal is to stay within your calorie budget. Basically, you answer some questions about your height and weight, etc., then you put in how much you want to lose and in what amount of time. The program tells you whether this is a do-able goal.

What I'm doing is putting in a weight loss of 10% of my body weight for a six month period. Once I reach that goal, I'll start a new one for another 10%, until I reach my goal.

Oh, and welcome to TE!!