I weigh 250 pounds; I want to weigh 150 pounds ...

Here is a free publication that will give you 101 tips for losing weight and inches.

http://confidentlifestyle.com/Documents/101diettips.pdf

Good luck and best wishes.

The best way to lose the weight is to run. And you don't need equipment. Half an hour 4-5 weeks jogging/running in the neighborhood and cutting back on your food intake will start your weight loss. Just remember losing that kind of weight is a lifestyle change and not just a diet. Good luck!

You don't need to buy any special foods to lose weight.  Focus on eating fruits, vegetables, and meats.  If you just cut out sugar and white flour, you can make great strides in weight loss.

The easiest way not to be tempted with junk food is not to buy it.  Put a little more effort and planning into your grocery shopping and it will pay off.

I'm a single mother of 2 little girls, so I'm a passenger of that boat you're in.  I find that when I actually make out a grocery list based on snacks/dishes I'd like to eat throughout the week, its a quicker trip to the store - and much easier to stick to buying healthier foods. You shouldn't have a separate list for your foods and the foods you serve your family. Make the entire family's diet better and it will set a great example for your children, you'll feel better about the foods you feed them, everyone will be healthier, and you'll shed the pounds.  You can use everyday items around the house as substitutes for the expensive gym equipment. Family-size cans of soup are typically around 32 oz, which makes for a great 2-lb dumbbell. Play outside with the kids - who doesn't like to jump rope or hoola hoop? Or use the kids as 'weights'.  My girls love when we play 'airplane'.  I lie on my back with my knees pulled in, they place their outer belly/pelvis area on the bottom of my feet  and I hold their hands as I lift them up and down.  You'll get a great high-calorie burning workout while spending quality time with your boys.

weight loss is about taking it slowly .. long term goals...get your diet right first and get the entire family involved for support.

Clean out the pantry of junk food and buy healthy wholesome foods.   and stay active..as your fitness progresses, increase your intensity.

Here are 3 sites

How to lose body fat and build muscle 

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You may need to put in some initial investments, but nothing too much.

For example, this is the program I've used at home with no equipment for the past couple of months. It only takes 45 mins a day, 3 days a week, so its perfect for someone with kids.

Turbulence Training

One of the diets I've tried and find it works is fat loss 4 idiots. You don't have to buy special food, you just by your normal groceries at your grocery store. It is a software generator that makes an 11 day meal plan for you from the foods that you like. Here is a website for you to check.

Fat Loss 4 Idiots

You can try dieting. Thats a simple weight loss treatment that can help out in the long run.