I'll jump back in here with a suggestion. The Engine 2 Diet and it's
28 day challenge. We tried it this past June and what a difference it made in our entire family. Even our 16 yr old twin girls didn't complain. They lost weight and enjoyed every meal. I say if you are serious about wanting to get back into shape and lose the weight then give the 28 day plan a try. I mean it's only 28 days, not even a full month what do you have to lose besides weight? We continue to eat "plant strong" and feel great and the weight has stayed off.
Also we ate as much as we wanted and the meals are so satisfying. If you have a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's close by then it is even easier. We have to drive 70 miles to the closest WF's. So we get a bunch from bulkfoods.com when we can't make it to WF.
This thread is great, everyone keep up the great work and support! Remember to drink H2O all day long.