I'm 19 years old, weigh 107 kg (235 pounds), 157cm tall (5'2). I need to lose 55 kg by 2019. I've tried the gym and eating well, but struggle. Advice?

[Anonymous]

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I weigh 98 kgs now. It's a slow process, but I hope I can reach my goal in time.

[TheButterfly]

Try going to your doctor, there might be something medically wrong with you. If not they may be able to prescribe you something to aide your weightloss. You need to find motivators like fitting into an old pair of jeans or being able to feel healthier. If you have trouble breathing while exercisng (like i do) the elliptical is really good, it burns fat in thighs and butt as well as builds muscle and this makes it easier to run (because you will have the muscles in place already) plus its really low impact. You can also try apps to help you monitor your calories/exercise (i have "lose it!" On my android). Counting calories has been the most effective for me. Portion control is very important as well, if you have trouble with this, try cooking your own meals or buying healty portioned meals, and brush your teeth right after a meal so you aren't tempted to eat again. At the end of the day you have to find inspiration within yourself and harness your willpower. Its totally worth it! I wish you the best of luck on your journey :)

[BarbieSoFetch]

Get hooked on healthier foods or try out being a vegan. One thing that really helps is juicing. It is great for your body and it fills you up without causing too much fat to become attached to you. If you don't want to go to the gym, just do simple work outs that could benefit you and your body. I would recommend searching good work outs on YouTube. Also, try eating less fatty foods. I know it can be tempting, but there are some really good fruits, veggies and proteins that don't contain a lot of carbs or calories. Try baked foods too, they are much better than grilled or fried.

[Climber]

2019 ? That is another 4 years. You can loose that within the year when just eating healthy and going to the gym and do some low intensity cardio (or walk, run, bike or swim a lot)

[Watermelonoma]

first, drink nothing but water. i've been doing that for a year now and its really not that hard. Carbonated drinks and sugary beverages (along with alcohol) are huge culprits when it comes to putting on fat... so you're going to want to drop those. Focus on portion controls when it comes to food, as someone else here was saying. Only do exercises which are actually raising your heart rate to where it needs to be to get the blood pumping and using up all your glucose and fat storage. Don't go to the gym lifting a bunch of weights, doing crunches, pull ups and all that stuff. The only machine that you really need at the gym would be a treadmill or one of those stationary bicycles. That's what i would stick with, and i would do it for at least an hour straight, 4 - 5 days a week. If you do all that, you should start seeing a difference

[ChocEyes]

I'll just repeat my response to another girl that asked this:

1) Drop white sugar, white flour and trans fat.
2) Get your energy from low glicemic level carbs (like sweet potatoes) and your fat from good fat sources like avocado , nuts and salmon.
3) Eat smaller portions each meal.
4) Prefer whole foods over processed ones.
5) Drink green tea and have a little bit of cinammon each day.
6) If you work out, try carb cycling: on workout days have a moderate intake of starchy carbs (you can look online for the amout that you need); avoid them on rest days.
7) If you don't workout, consider it if you are able.
MORE IMPORTANT: GO SEEK THE ADVICE OF A NUTRITIONIST.

[Nuqood]

121lbs in 4 years is extremely doable. You're going to have to stay consistent with the gym and completely change your lifestyle. It's difficult at first, but you know what's more difficult? Being in the same spot you are now 4 years later knowing that, had you stayed consistent and worked hard, you'd be in a completely different spot.

Go to the gym, lift weights, do some cardio, eat properly, and KEEP GOING. Do NOT give up, or else you'll be just as heavy (or heavier) by 2019.

[523206720]

Find something that works for you and then stick to it. That might mean you can never eat at certain restaurants again and it might mean you can never touch bread again.

[GotTheseMitts]

It's all mentality... you want to lose the weight but you don't enjoy the method of doing it... just think of the rewards and you should be more inclined to getting it done

[Dtegesd123]

so around 25 pounds a year, That's actually pretty slow in my opinion. A person with 15% bodyfat can lose a pound a week no problem. eat multiple small meals a day or do fasting.

[admles]

Going to need some more details. Your diet may not be as clean as you think, and your program may be the best (although anything is better than nothing).

Remember, weight loss is 90% nutrition!

[Anonymous]

Move somewhere food is hard to come by, like africa or a desert island.

[Anonymous]

portion control - you can eat everything that you want, but in moderation

[RhythmKid]

For how long have you been trying, may I ask?

[Asker]

A few months. I emotionally eat sometimes too.

[Anonymous]

Take it slow. One pound at a time.

[Anonymous]

Try herbalife