Hello, Okay this is my situation I just turned 18 my height is about 5′10 I weight about 130 (and I feel I am overweight) and I want to go down to 120-122, does anybody have a good suggestion for a good healthy diet to achieve that goal, thanks in advance.

The best way to do this is to go to a website called choosemyplate.gov. There, they have all the tools you need to plan your weight loss. They have a tool, specifically, where you input your height, weight, age, and whether you’re looking to lose, gain, or maintain your current weight. Once you do that and create an account, it will provide you with your current BMI (body mass index) and create for you a personalized food pyramid guide that will tell you what kinds of foods to eat and how much of it your need in order to reach your goals. There are also food diaries as well as exercise diaries to track your progress (it will even tell you which nutrients you are getting enough of, getting too much of, or getting too little of in your food diary, so you can be healthier on the inside as well as looking it on the outside). The best part is that all of it is free!

I don’t personally think that your current weight to height ratio is a problem (I am pretty sure your BMI falls in the healthy range), but you need to also keep in mind that dieting alone is not a healthy way to achieve your weight loss goals. Good general advice for anyone looking to lose weight is to take in about 1500-1800 calories per day–depending upon your activity level–consisting of a wide variety of healthy foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat and fat-free dairy, and healthy fats like omega 3, 6, and 9). It is also important to get moderate to strenuous exercise for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week to lose weight.

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