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After losing 175 pounds together, Brian and Erin LeBlanc are enjoying their shrinking bodies and bulging wallets.

Shes still a carboholic, while he enjoys ice cream, but the Edmonton, Alberta, couple shed weight by eliminating most fast food, focusing on portion sizes and becoming passionate about exercise. They're saving money in the process.

Were happier than weve ever been, Brian, 30, told TODAY. Making the changes that we have has really allowed us to live life to the fullest.

Erin and Brian LeBlanc often went out to eat before they started their weight-loss plan.

He weighed 250 pounds when he decided to slim down two years ago. Erin, 31, joined his effort one year ago, topping the scale at 190 pounds. Hes since lost half his body weight and Erin has shed 50 pounds.

They did it by no longer going out to eat, minimizing alcohol consumption, and changing their grocery shopping habits steps that also allowed them to save more than $500 a month, they said.

Brian has lost 125 pounds, half his body weight, and Erin has lost 50 pounds. At Brian's heaviest, this belt would not fit around his waist and now, it can hold both Brian and Erin.

Here's their advice for weight-loss success:

The LeBlancs say one of the most powerful things they did was buy a food scale and weigh everything they ate. The scale should have a golden aura around it because its so magical, Erin said.

Once you start measuring and weighing what youre eating, its shocking how much you can underestimate what youre actually eating, she noted.

For me, it was just portion control, he added.

The couples basic motto is: calories in, calories out. You have a certain amount of calories in the day to work with, and you have to balance what you eat with how much you burn, otherwise youll gain weight.

After previous false starts, Brian believes this weight-loss plan stuck because he and his wife took the time every day to log and measure everything they were eating. Brian has been logging his calories for more than 640 days.

The couple used the MyFitnessPal app to figure out their caloric needs: During the weight-loss phase, they both ate about 1,300 calories a day. To maintain, Brian is now up to 2,200 calories and Erin tries to eat no more than 1,800.

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Erin describes herself as a carboholic who loves cereal and pizza, so cutting out carbs was out of the question. The couple still enjoys ice cream and potato chips, but in sensible portions.

Denying yourself those things that you really enjoy can be really problematic. In our experience, its been a recipe for disaster, Brian said. We still eat food that we enjoy; we just eat less of it.

When it comes to ice cream, theyll have half the serving listed on the label or about a quarter of a cup of ice cream. Theyll add half a slice of cake for a dessert thats about 200-250 calories.

Instead of having a whole Big Mac meal at McDonalds, Erin now enjoys a kid-size Happy Meal once in a while.

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Brian tried running in 2015 and really liked it. Running clears his head, helps him deal with stress and makes him feel better, he said.

Erin? Not so much. I am not a runner, I dont get that runners high, she said. She even has a T-shirt with the slogan: I hate running. But she loves lifting weights, finding it rewarding and empowering.

The key lesson: Find an activity you like, look forward to and get satisfaction out of.

The couple eased off fast food slowly to make that change more manageable. Brian started running small distances and counting his steps; he now runs half marathons. Erin began going to the gym twice a week; she now goes almost every day. Pacing yourself is important, they say.

Go for very small, slow changes that built up over a long period of time to be sustainable, they advised.

The LeBlancs used to buy enough fruits and vegetables for a week or two and had the best intentions to eat those healthy foods, but would then get bored and go out and eat fast food instead. Erin estimates about 50 percent of their food would get thrown out, which is insane.

They now go to the grocery store two to three times a week and buy what they are going to eat in the next couple of days for maximum freshness and zero food waste.

Brian and Erin both grew up in places where food was a big part of the culture, with big, big servings for everyone. Their family still practices that food philosophy and its been difficult for some of their relatives to adjust to the couples new lifestyle.

When we go to visit, well say no, we just dont want to eat all that food, Erin said. Were not going to eat a giant plate of food just to make other people happy.

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When youre dieting, you may start the day with good intentions, only to have your willpower trail off during the night. But there are actually certain nightly habits that can keep you on track with your weight loss and health goals.

Fox News spoke to Sheah Rarback, a registered dietitian at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and dietitian Jennifer Christman, a clinical nutrition manager at Medifast, for their tips on the best nightly habits for weight loss:

1. Eat a well-balanced meal for dinner. If you have a well-balanced meal full of carbs, protein, and fat, youll feel full longer and wont go to bed hungry, Christman told Fox News. And high-quality lean protein, such as fish, chicken, chickpeas or lentils, can help boost your metabolism and stimulate muscle growth and repair, she said, so you can keep burning calories all night long.

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2. Have a hot cup of herbal tea. Both dietitians recommended having a cup of herbal teawhich is naturally caffeine-free before bed. You can even make a nightly, relaxing ritual out of it, Rarback said. Try hot chamomile tea to unwind before bed.

3. Stay busy. Often, people overeat at night because theyre bored, Rarback said. As an alternative, try reading a book, taking your dog for a walk, or engaging in some other activity that will keep you from hitting the fridge, she recommended.

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4. Turn off your smartphone. Try not to check your phone or go on your iPad right before bed, Christman said. She explained that doing so can disrupt your sleep, which in turn can increase the amount of the hormone ghrelin in your body, making you hungrier.

5. Find ways to relax. Anxiety is another reason that people turn to food late at night, Rarback said. Try practicing breathing exercises or meditation in her nutrition counseling, Rarback often recommends the app Calm, which can lead you through a guided meditation.

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6. Floss and brush your teeth. When your teeth feel clean and minty fresh, you might think twice before mindlessly snacking, and instead ask yourself if youre actually hungry, Rarback said. So wash up and brush early on in the night to help reduce any snacking temptations.

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So you need to lose weightfast?!

Wouldnt it be great if life came with a magic remote control that made the bad parts speed up and the good parts slow down? You could hit FF at the beginning of every workday, and RWD at the end of awesome date. All the vacations, holidays and parties could move at the pace of a Kenny G song, and all the endless conference calls could spin by faster than Nicki Minajs hairstyles.

And right up there on the FF listweight loss. Sure, slow and steady may win the race, but who wants to plod along like a tortoise, especially when a warm weather getaway is right around the corner? Add these 7 super weight loss foods to your day to get your weight-loss goals on hyperspeed. All of them have been scientifically proven to fry flab in 6 weeks or less! Tighten your seatbeltin fact, youll soon be tightening every belt!

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If youre not drinking green tea with your workouts, you might be wasting your time at that barre class. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that after just two weeks, exercisers who sipped four to five cups of green tea each day and logged 25-minutes at the gym lost more belly fat than their non-tea-drinking counterparts. What makes the drink so powerful? It contains catechins, an antioxidant that hinders the storage of belly fat and aids rapid weight loss. And thats not the only weight loss elixir out there: Discover more details and drop two sizes with these 4 Teas That Melt Fat Fast.

Think of each almond as a natural weight-loss pill. A study of overweight and obese adults found that, combined with a calorie-restricted diet, consuming a little more than a quarter cup of the nuts can decrease weight more effectively than a snack comprised of complex carbohydrates and safflower oilafter just two weeks! (And after 24 weeks, those who ate the nuts experienced a 62% greater reduction in weight and BMI!) For optimal results, eat your daily serving before you hit the gym. A study printed in The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that almonds, rich in the amino acid L-arginine, can actually help you burn more fat and carbs during workouts. Fill up, but dont fill out: Use these Eat This, Not That!-recommended 10 Daily Habits That Blast Belly Fat.

Stephen Colbert may be on to something. UCLA Center for Human Nutrition researchers divided study participants into two groups, each of which were fed a nearly identical low-cal diet for 12-weeks. The only difference between the groups was what they were given to eat as an afternoon snack. One group ate 220-calories of pretzels while the other group munched on 240-calories worth of pistachios. Just four weeks into the study, the pistachio group had reduced their BMI by a point, while the pretzel-eating group stayed the same, and their cholesterol and triglyceride levels showed improvements as well.

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What if we told you that you could make 20 percent of your belly disappear this yearpoof, just gone? Penn State University researchers compared those who consumed avocado oil with those who consumed a flax-safflower oil blend. Those on the avocado oil dietjust three tablespoons daily did the tricklost nearly 2 percent of their belly fat in just one month. For more ways to enjoy big, bold flavors, burn flab with these 8 Fatty Foods That Make You Skinny.

Its time to focus on your lentil health. In one four-week Spanish study, researchers found that eating a calorie-restricted diet that includes four weekly servings of legumes aids weight loss more effectively than an equivalent diet that doesnt include beans. Those who consumed the legume-rich diet also saw improvements in their bad LDL cholesterol levels and systolic blood-pressure. To reap the benefits at home, work lentils, chickpeas, peas and beans into your diet throughout the week.

How would you like to take all the great weight-loss results youve just read aboutand double them? Thats what happens when you supplement your diet with a combination of vitamin D and calcium, according to a Nutrition Journal study. Just four weeks into the 12-week experiment, subjects who had taken these two nutrientsfound in abundance in some yogurtslost two times more fat than the other group! To get similar results at home, start your day with one of these Best Brand-Name Yogurts for Weight Loss.

Like a marathoner stretching before the big run, eating half a grapefruit before a meal can enhance your bodys fat-burning performance. A study published in the journal Metabolism found that this warm-up tactic can help whittle your middleby up to an inchin just six weeks! The scientists attribute the powerful effects to the grapefruits fat-zapping phytochemicals. The fruit can interact negatively with certain medications, so as long as you get the green-light from your M.D, plan to have half of a grapefruit before your morning meal and add a few segments your starter salads to reap the benefits.

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What You Need to Know Before Getting Started Weight loss can be achieved either by eating fewer calories or by burning more calories with physical activity, preferably both.

A healthy weight loss program consists of:

We want to help you with each of these components.

Keep in Mind

Getting Started

How Do I Know Which Weight Loss Plan is Right For Me?

Key Behaviors of Successful Losers*

*From The National Weight Control Registry. See "Long-term Weight Maintenance" in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 82, No. 1, 222S-225S, July 2005.

Resources for Healthy Eating

Resources for Healthy Activity

Staying On Track with Your Goals

Setting realistic goals and tracking your progress are key to your success. In fact, research has shown that those who keep track of their behaviors are more likely to take off weight and keep it off. A reasonable rate of weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week.

These resources can help you set goals and monitor your progress:

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Trying hard to lose weight and gettingfrustrated if youre not getting any results? A lot of people are faced with the same issue. So why does this happen and what can be done to help you lose weight?

Usually, this happens because of a few glitches in your weight reduction technique. Thankfully, these are issues which you can easily solve.

Heres how.

You must be avoiding fats, which is a good thing. Margarine, specific cuts of meat, processed food and other such edibles are popularly known to contain dangerous saturated fats.

But among the whole arena of fats, there are some fats which are actually good for your health. Mono-unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fats do not contribute to obesity and should be consumed in a healthy diet.

These fats behave in such ways inside your body that your stomach doesnt feel hungry for longer periods of time. These fats also contribute to process vital vitamins inside your body.

Food items like avocados, nuts, coconut oils, and olives may be fatty, but they are good for your health. Salmon, mackerel and tuna also contain these good fats. These are foods that you can enjoy from time-to-time and stay healthy.

Fad diets are known to be highly ineffective and not a good solution for losing weight.

First of all, these diets are way too hard to keep up with. Secondly, even if you dosuccessfully keep up with these diets and lose lots of weight, all of the lost weight will come back once you resume normal eating. The catch with such low-carb diets is that they are perfect only if you wish to follow them for your entire life.

Fad diets are unhealthy due to many reasons. These diets disallow you from eating a lot of healthy food. In some cases, complete groups of food are restricted. These restrictions increase the chance of your body behaving normally when processing the energy.

So no, fad diets are to be avoided for healthy and long-lasting weight loss.

The first order of a healthy diet is to discontinue any sugar intake at all.After some time, doctors recommend that you start taking sugar but in monitored quantities.

The problem that arises here is that sugar is sometimes present in unexpected food items, that too in a hidden form. This hidden sugar intake adds to the monitored sugar intake in your body, exceeding the acceptable limits youve set for yourself.

For reference: Any product which has maximum 5g of sugars per 100g of serving is good to consume

Hidden sugar can be found in products such as:

Always get into a habit of making a note that before you start eating any such item, scan the ingredients list of these products and look for:

Theaforementioned items come into the category of hidden sugars.

The heading may not be comprehensible for you, but it is very important. Eating with peace means that you:

After following the above instructions, make sure that you take around 20 minutes to eat. Why? Because if your stomach informs the brain that it is full in around 20 minutes of eating, you cant speed up that process. But what you can do is that you can slow down your eating process. This way your stomach signals the brain that its full, and you havent overeaten till then.

Hormones like thyroid, insulin, and estrogen have a close connection with your weight. Increased hormonal levels above standard hormonal levels of these hormones can easily increase your weight.

If you are suspicious of any such hormonal balance, please dont hesitate to consult your doctor.

Never mistake consumption of calories with the loss of weight. Calories, even though they cause one to go overweight in high quantities, are still crucial for your body. The take away here is that enough amount of calories must be supplied to the body.

Low calories can cause a red alert inside your body, resulting in you having a slow and lagging metabolism rate which cant burn calories properly and optimally.

These effects can oftenmake you feel dizzy and cause an annoying bunch of headaches every day. More dangerous outcomes of such situations are that your body will stop listening to you.

Yes, your brain will stop responding to your calls of consuming less calories and before you can get a hold of it, you will find yourself binge-eating on high-calorie foods.

Drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated is a very healthy habit if you want to lose weight. Staying hydrated will boost your metabolism and cause it to process energy more efficiently.

If you feel like youre hungry, drink a glass of water immediately. If you really are hungry, the hunger will return after 15-20 minutes. If it doesnt return, youll realize that it was just thirst.

Try to avoid drinking caffeine rich drinks. They are very popular dehydrating agents.

Working people are always depriving themselves of sleep. Dont do that, it is an open invitation to unhealthy habits inside your body.

Sleep deprivation causes an increase in cortisol levels and it also increases the production of ghrelin. Cortisol is a stress hormone and ghrelin makes your body crave for high-fat and sweet food items.

Sleep deprivation will also decrease leptin levels, a hormone which signals the brain that youre not hungry yet. Sleeping is very important regardless of the fact that youre are trying to lose weight or not.

The brain has a special type of cache memory known as muscle memory. Professional musical instrument players (pianist, guitarist, violinist) are able to play their instruments without even looking at it. This skill is developed when the brain saves the muscle memory for each action and recalls it every time they play these instruments.

The same effect occurs when you follow the same set of exercises forever. The brain will record the muscle memory and soon, the body will not be challenged any more, your muscles will be doing minimal work and you will burn fewer calories.

Keep mixing up your exercise routine to keep your mind working hard on figuring out the right way of doing it, you wont lose focus, and you will feel that burn every time you exercise.

That sweet pain tells you that you have challenged yourself to your limits and burnt a lot of calories.

The body behaves strangely under stress. The levels of cortisol increase in our body. Cortisol is a hormone that saves up fats in your abdomen for later use.

So its important that you manage your stress to tone down the cortisol levels in your body.

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U-M coach Jim Harbaugh speaks about Italy and the spring practices at the Horatio Williams Foundation. Mark Snyder, Detroit Free Press

Jim Harbaugh, left, and Horatio Williams at the Horatio Williams Foundation in Detroit.(Photo: Mark Snyder, Detroit Free Press)

With Jim Harbaugh, direct and raw is always the preferred approach.

As it was Wednesday during his speech at U-Ms coaching clinic to Detroit-area coaches, rattling off updates on Detroit-area Wolverines.

After praising the young players, he addressed one of his valuable veterans, fifth-year senior Khalid Hill from East English Village, pointing out his need to get more fit.

Hes in a battle right now with Henry Poggi right now at fullback, Harbaugh said at the Horatio Williams Foundation in Detroit. Theres no question his talent right now, his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, block, he is a complete package as a fullback. I dont know where hes eating though. Hes finding somewhere else to eat other than our cafeteria because he keeps gaining weight.

This isnt something Im just saying, I say it to his face, too. Hes got to get the weight down. Hes too heavy right now. Its affecting his vertical jump, its affecting his 40-yard dash time.

Hill shined last year in his first year having moved from tight end to fullback, scoring a team-high 13 touchdowns and becoming effective in short-yardage and goal-line situations.

He considered early entry to the NFL but figured returning for another year could refine his game.

Now, Harbaugh wants to make sure the Wolverinesget that out of him.

Hill wasnt the only Detroit-area kid who Harbaugh wants to drop weight.

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Mike Onwenu, right guard from Cass Tech, doing a phenomenal job, Harbaugh said. We played him as a true freshman. Just big powerful, square (guy.) Hes got amazing feet. Hes the heaviest guy on the team and hes another guy who needs to watch his diet and slim down. Because fat is the enemy of speed. We all know that.

When Harbaugh asked his offensive line coach/offensive coordinator about Onwenus current status, he was surprised at the response.

372, coach, Tim Drevno said.

Oh, thats high, Harbaugh said. Hes finding somewhere to eat other than our cafeteria. They need to get in best shape of their lives. This is a big year for them, especially for Khalid, hes definitely somebody that can play at the next level.

Onwenu was with the first-team offensive line in Saturdays spring game, the group that started the game with quarterback Wilton Speight. Though that line blocked for quarterback Brandon Peters team as well, Onwenu seemed to be a key piece at right guard who Harbaugh said has great technique and is vying for the starting spot.

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