18 need help

lopezhaley68 · January 2017

I'm 18 and in need of a good diet and exercise routine .... I weigh 240 pounds and it's hard for me to lose weight I'm ready to help myself and someone to help me

nutmegoreo · January 2017

Hi! Welcome. I would strongly recommend reading through the stickied posts at the top of the forums. Start here, everything you ever needed to know about losing weight (but didn't know to ask):

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

And for days when you are struggling, or feel like giving up, or feeling impatient:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10394510/the-ultimate-success-stories-guide#latest

There are some wonderfully supportive people here. Read lots, learn lots. Take baby steps and create meaningful, lifelong changes. It can be done, but patience and persistence are absolutely essential.

18KatherineMiller · January 2017

Hi Haley, Im Kat. I was in your shoes a few years ago and struggled to loose weight. I didnt have to follow a strict diet plan and start cutting out the foods I loved either. I simply just started drinking more water (a gallon a day) and just cut all my portions in half. I lost nearly 60lbs in three months just by doing this. I hope this helped some. ✌