Try to get most of your food intake from fruits and veggies. Pickles are great for snacking on and can give you that crunch you may be seeking. Dont buy sweet pickles tho! Nuts are also good. Try to limit your carb and sugar intake. I was waiting for someone else to give you advice cuz Im not the best one to answer this. But since no one else stepped forward, I thought I would give it a try.
They also make lite 100 cal portions of microwave popcorn.
Try to stay away from breaded, greasy, processed foods.
Hope that helps some.

I find for me its best to gradually change the diet start with easier things first like I started by replacing most drinks with water....every week I make new goals and if I havent done well I repeat the last week. I am starting over after holidays and its always hardest at first the first days feel the worse but it gets better maybe choose back up snacks that are healthy that you go to when you feel like you just have to eat. Maybe find a buddy too that helps to find someone around your weight to lose with.....you are young and now is a awesome time to lose the weight.

My all time high was 231 as well. I'm not where I want to be, but the thing that got me on the right road was dealing with the underlying emotional issues that was driving my desire not just to eat, but be stuffed. The more stuffed my stomach, the more numb my emotional pain.

I'm now 187. I still struggle with portion control, but I have much fewer anger, boredom, and depression related binges. You may not have the same emotional struggles I have, but it may be worth taking some time for self-reflection to determine what is behind your desire to overeat.

Oh the joys of the "family medical history"! On my side, there is heart problems, Chiari, Chronic pain, cholesterol, arthritis, overweight/obesity and Asthma to name a few. On my hubby's side there is high blood pressure, heart problems, & diabetes.
My daughter's doc basically looked at the history she filled out and said "Honey, you're screwed!" (This doc's a hoot and a good one - she has a sense of humor too. Don't find a combo like that much!)

Anyway, seriously tho, a history is just that. It means you could be more succeptible than the norm, but is not a guarantee. Just eat more fresh produce and lean proteins and some good carbs and you'll be onto a great start. Add your favorite exercise like dancing to your favorite music in your living room or enjoy some chair or floor yoga and you'll feel better too.
You look and sound like a strong young woman (from prev posts & this one too). I know you can succeed.
Lisa

Hallo

It will help to try and be as healthy as you can, whatever that means to you. There is no guarantee this will prevent you developing type 2 diabetes, but if you do develop it it may make it easier to manage and will make you feel better in yourself day-to-day. But if you struggle that does not make you a failure or a bad person, just human.

I have type 1 diabetes (the one where the pancreas stops producing insulin completely and you must inject insulin instead, for the rest of your life, unrelated to weight). This means I may develop all kinds of horrible complications. And yes, that does scare me. But you just have to put it to the back of your mind, or it will drive you crazy with worrying.

The best thing to do is speak with a doctor, and get yourself checked. You could also ask for dietary guidance from a medical professional. It could be that you are doing fine and it is only your perception that you are eating too much, and it is important to get this checked with a health professional before cutting back. If you are doing more exercise your body may need the extra energy. But maybe you are not eating foods which nourish your body and give it what it needs - it is very complicated. Maybe instead of simply cutting back you need to eat different foods, or eat smaller and more frequent meals for example.

If you need help from us non-medically qualified but variously experienced types, I think we need more information. How fast are you walking? A gentle stroll or quick enough to leave you a little breathless? And how far? I think the recommendation is to go quick enough to be a little breathless but able to carry on a conversation.

And what are you eating, when and where? Is there a particular food or food group you binge on, and could you substitute that for something else, at least on some occasions? What foods do you enjoy? Is there a way of incorporating other foods into your diet, maybe by hiding them in a dish you like which is strongly flavoured? Use herbs and spices to disguise vegetables you may not be keen on and generally make your diet more flavourful.

Why do you overeat? Is it habit, or emotional triggers? If so what are the emotions? Could you avoid these triggers somehow? Would counselling help?

Thank you ALL for the wonderful comments! I just felt alone. Most people in my family(that are my age) are skinny.

@Jenalone
I actually like fruits and veggies. But, someone hardly buys them for me(don't have a job and going to school full time)

@serentity I never thought of gradually changing my diet week-by-week! That sounds easier than to over-analyze how I'm going to lose weight.

@caparina You're under the 200s! That's something I've been wanting for the past 2 years! I have emotional struggles too(bipolar) . I don't know why I overreact..I've gained 100 pounds in the past 6 years...it's just seems "normal" for me to keep gaining weight but NOW it's way too much. What my aunt said was a slap in the face.

@isteele48 thank you for your compliments! I hope I succeed too.

@lizzie, I need to seriously think over your questions. I think if I figure that out, it'll help me the most.

Again, thank you ALL for the advice!