need some help

[nutzy2222]

well in a few weeks ill be moving to nebraska, and i was wanting to lose the the fat that i have. right now i weigh 280 lbs, and im 20 (turning 21 in 2 months.) even tho my appt has a fitness center, i was hopping that someone could help me setup a plan to lose the weight and become ripped. my plan was to be able to stick it to the people who made fun of me in school when i have a reunion years down the road. so if anyone can help please make a post.

[dallasmsl]

A friend of mine just took third in the lightweight novice division. For cardio, he would do long 3 to 5 mile walks at a fast pace every day. He liked it better than walking on the treadmill (even though I do that at a high incline). Why?

Two reasons: 1. The natural obstacles of the terrain were often challenging (what looks like a small hill when you're driving by it is actually a good sized hill when you're walking).

2. The STARES he got from men and women who drove by...and drove by again! LOL

[omelissokomos]

You are what you eat.

Without a change in diet (as in don't go on a diet, change it), you'll make it more difficult for yourself. jhdawg's post covers the basics. Easier said than done, though, especially in today's fastfood world.

[nutzy2222]

yea u can say that again, but i was wondering if someone could help me setup a plan to get to my goal. for me if i see something in wrighting i tend to stick to it. i do have to say i haven't had fast food for at least a year.

[hulkmuscle]

We can give you guidelines, but I think you really need to seek out a trained dietician or nutritionist to provide you with a daily menu.

As O mentioned, JD's post covers the basic concepts: high protein, lower fats, and careful on the sugary carbs (fibrous and dark green leafy carbs are always welcome), lots of H20, etc.

Good luck. The diet, in combo with weights and cardio, should prove an effective fat-burning solution.