So I started watching my weight and exercising about a month ago and I lost 5 pounds. So you may ask why should I take advice from you? You're completely right. But I am happy about my 5 pound weight loss because it's 5 pounds of progress and hard work. I am just happy I am not in the same position I was in 1 month ago, it's great. This is what I have learned so far: 1) You need to make sacrifices: For about 3 weeks, I would go exercise but not amend my diet too much and saw little progress. I realize you do have to cut back on what you eat. When you are not motivated to exercise, you have to realize not everything in your journey is going to be fun but you are sacrificing your time and effort for the end goal. Make a sacrifice, not it's not going to be easy each and every time but try to push yourself, you can do it. And if you don't, pick yourself back up and try and try and try. 2) Use measuring cups: weight loss is about portion control. You need to look a...