[DEP gunner]

Ok, I am 20 Years old and have been losing weight for about a month now. I was up to around 345 and now am at 328. I need to be down to 220. I am joining the Navy and need to make weight as soon as possible.


I have cut out soda and am currently drinking about 3/4 to a gallon of water each day and do cardio+weights 2 times every day... Things were going great at first and then I lost some motivation but I'm back to being dedicated to this.

Anyone recommend any diet for me? I haven't really been on any one specifically. I'm just kind of eating different things. Lots and lots of egg whites haha.

Any tips or diet ideas would be great!

[lovemydoggiesx2]

Welcome from an Army wife! It is hard to diet and you do get bored, but I think when you have an end goal, and a reason for it, it can make things easier. I highly suggest you cut out ¨white carbs¨and eat multi-grains, as well as calorie count. Not sure how tall you are, but a man that needs to lose what you do should maybe have around 1800 a day. It´s best to count because there are so many empty calories we never think about. It help tyo keep you on track.

Welcome again and good luck!

[Justwant2Bhealthy]

I think SARAH gave you good, sound advice. You want to lose weight and stay healthy, and since you've already had trouble with motivation, it's better to start out with a more sensible plan. Focus on lean meats, lots of veggies & salads to fill you up; whole grains & complex carbs in moderation; plus some fruit & dairy each day is good too.

You can always tweak your plan as you go along, but getting started is half the battle won. Maybe start with interval walking (regular/fast), toning exercises (pushups, situps, lunges, squats, jumping jacks), and some weight-lifting would help you too ... good luck!