30 pounds

Question
QUESTION: hi i was wondering whats a good way i could lose 30 pounds by the end of june

ANSWER: Jazmine,

I would have to have an awful lot more information about YOU to tell you any specific details.
And I never recommend anyone to try to lose a certain amount of weight by a certain date... what will happen then?  Will you relax, breathe a sigh of relief, go back to eating the way you were, and gain it all back to write and ask me the same question in preparation for New Year's?

In order to lose weight, you should eat more foods that are good sources of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and fewer foods that provide mostly fat and sugar without a lot of nutrition.
Eating 4-5 small meals a day helps increase your metabolism, as does exercise.

For a guideline to planning a healthy diet every day visit www.mypyramid.gov.
You can also join some of the online websites, like SparkPeople.com
that let you log your intake, see how many calories you are eating, and get involved in chat rooms and blogs to have the support of others going through the same goals as you!

Good luck with a new healthy lifestyle :)

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QUESTION: well inm 22 female 187 trying to be at least 155 by my trip to miami. what would be a good enough amount to lose weight by that time p.s i let my weight control my life and i need to lose it more than anything

Answer
Dear Jasmine,

There is no predicting how much you can lose--I encourage you to start eating healthier now, whether or not you are 180 lbs or 150 pounds on your vacation!

My best advice is to write down what you eat for a while--It makes you stop and think about what you are doing and whether or not you are hungry... or maybe you need something else at the time (like something to occupy your mind because you are bored, or taking a walk because you are stressed, or talking to a friend!)

Good luck--I would love to hear how you are doing!

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