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Don't have that much time to read all this, but here are a few suggestions:
-Set realistic goals. Like right now, "I will be under 300 pounds by the end of summer." is perfectly realistic and attainable. Don't think "The end goal is to be under 200 pounds." Think in steps. "300 pounds by October 2018. 265 by the end of 2019. 230 by the end of 2020. Under 200 by the end of 2021." That sort of thing. If you focus on your end goal first, you'll never get there. As a Survivor blogger, I liken this to the people who think about the merge and the endgame when it's only Day 1. They don't even make the merge because they ignore their current situation. Focus on the NOW, go day by day, and when you get to the endgame, concern yourself about how you're going to win.
-Keep in mind this is a MENTAL thing. Portion control is huge. If you tell yourself you're full after three slices of pizza, then your brain will think you're full. And then 20 minutes later, you'll feel full. Continuing to reduce portion sizes will shrink your stomach so you will actually feel full after those three slices. Use strategies, like take three slices and package the rest in the fridge immediately.
-Don't deviate in your attitude. Even when you break for one day, leave it at that one day. Go right back to it the next day.
-Walk a LOT. Don't bother going for "a jog" if that's never been something that's stuck. Walking is more sustainable. The goal here is not to become a meathead. It's to be under 200 pounds for the rest of your life.
-Do crunches/sit-ups. I'm not talking excessive amounts. Shoot for like 300 a week (100 three days). Try them on a ball - it's much easier. The muscle there will help burn more fat. Just that small amount will be enough to build what you need. You don't need to overdo the crunches.
-When you move to Kansas City, try to be more outwardly social. Force yourself to go out to places that aren't going to have food. If you're at home all the time, you're more tempted by what you have in your kitchen. If you distract yourself, you'll find a support network that will help you, too.
-Cold brew coffee is a great way to get caffeine for a similar taste to cola but without calories or aspartame
-Salads are necessary. Try one with mixed greens, white meat chicken, bacon, and a little ranch dressing (don't do too much and try to go healthier - try Bolthouse, which doesn't have preservatives). You can change things out as necessary, but obviously remember my salad topic and don't overdo the unhealthy stuff. Stick to greens, tomatoes, pickled beets, white meat, bacon, etc. These will help fill you up but with providing nutrients.
-Eat small dinners. Go from 3 pm to 7 am the next morning with having only 500 calories at most, preferably less, at least 5 days a week. You don't need as much energy later in the day.
-Treat yourself on occasion. Don't rob yourself of everything you like forever. If going out to your favorite burger joint once a month feels like a treat, that's because it is. Just be careful not to overdo it. And don't be afraid to bring home leftovers.

Just be smart about it. Hopefully, you can get your weight down!
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