[evilekeeper]

I'm just starting out on this website. I joined because I have gained 50 pounds since highschool. (that was four years ago) I weigh 183 right now and I'm trying to at least get to 150. I have two bad knees so any suggestions would be great. I already know about swimming (I was a swimmer) and ellipitical machines.

I do already have a bit of a fitness background and I'm majoring in dietetics. I'm just lazy and I really like food

[Ashley103]

Hi Kelly - welcome to 3FC. You'll find lots of good company here. If you haven't found it yet, there is a special forum here for 20-somethings. You may find people there that you can really relate to.

Majoring in dietetics should give you a great head-start knowing which foods to eat. Although the hard part not coming up with the plan - it's sticking to the plan! I've found that participating in the 21-day challenges really helps me stay accountable for staying on my program.

Hopefuly someone will come along with some exercise ideas for bad knees.

Good luck with your weight loss.

[Tisha___]

Good luck! Please, do join us over in the 20 somethings thread.

You'll get lots of great supprt on this site.

There's also an Exercise thread you might want to check out.