I want to lose 85lb but I don't know how to do it some. help please!

[Anonymous]

I am 19 years old and 5'6 and I am 235lbs. I used to play basketball but I can't anymore because of my knee and ankle. I want guys to like me. I don't like looking this way. I say I will try something and then I end up not doing it. I want to be down to a size 7or8. Anyone have any ideas?

[WoIIie]

You HAVE to know what foods you can eat. If you don't educate yourself on nutrition, you will constantly make little mistakes that prevent you from losing any weight.

Next, you have to put your knee and ankle pain aside and start running. Get plenty of cardio in. No cardio = no weight loss. Plain and simple.

Next, you have to really want it. Behind every action there is motivation, or a lack thereof. You can know everything there is to know about losing weight, but if you half-ass it and continue lazy habits you won't get anywhere.

[martyfellow]

Start with your diet. Cut out desserts totally, eat fruit instead of pizza, that sort of thing. When you start seeing results, consult an organization like WEight Watchers that will give you a regimen and emotional support, meeting with others like you.

Don't go crazy with exercising until you're down at least 75 pounds, because you're very likely to hurt yourself as you already know. Maybe a little swimming for now is all you need.

[ShishKabob]

Fruit is loaded with sugar and relatively high in calories. It has benefits, but for somebody trying to lose weight it's not a great idea. Or at least educate yourself and make an informed decision.

[martyfellow]

Fruit has no fat,and is filling and nutritious. Read something sometime. 5 oranges= one chocolate bar, 2 slices of pizza

[ShishKabob]

Find a workout/diet buddy. It's great motivation. That way if you say you're going to do something but don't want to do it, you're also letting them down. It also makes things more fun.

Swimming is generally the best exercise for people with injuries, though you may want to consult an expert before further injury.

[zickzack]

It gives an easy way to loose pounds, it is ephedrine, but you can only go this way, if you blood.pressure is OK. Hoodia and topinambur are plants which stop the hunger for eating.

The next is a watching of the thyroid glands which have to work a little bit quicker. this is something for a physician.