How should I attempt to lose weight?

Ok, so I am a large-framed seventeen year old girl who should weigh 160 pounds. The last time I weighed myself, I was 240, but, I have lost something around ten pounds since then. I have been avoiding eating any sugary snacks at all, sticking to diet soda and salty snacks to quench my thirst and hunger. I have been putting off dinner for as long as possible, eating dinner at about five to eight 'o clock each evening. I've been exercising every day for at LEAST forty minutes and sometimes up to two and a half hours -mostly pacing and dancing and things of that nature, very fast-paced. I have seen some fairly fast results, losing that ten or so pounds mentioned earlier, but, I want to have a second or third opinion. I've never really gone on a full-fledged diet before and I thought it would be good to simply ask if what I'm doing is effective. Also, as a side note, I've had weight problems my whole life as well as a perpetually low metabolism.

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I think you're on the right track. Good for you for trying to be healthy and lose weight.Make sure your diet includes lots of fruits and veggies. Many people feel tired whilst trying to lose weight, but the right foods will give you lots of energy. They will also provide you with many nutrients, helping your body to function, and make you feel full so you won't be so likely to snack or binge. Try to aim for 5 serving of fruits and veggies a day. Also make sure you get plenty of lean protein. Try to cut back on salty, sugary and fatty snacks.Your exercise regimen is good. It is important to do fun forms of activity, as you will likely continue them. If you can, I would try to incorporate some more intense cardiovascular activity, such as jogging or swimming laps. as it will be more effective at burning fat. I like to attend exercise classes because I find I can go much harder when someone else is pushing me rather than just myself!Also be sure to drink lots of water. Your doing a great job and I hope you reach your weight-loss goal!

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• Don't drink diet soda first of all, any soda if possible. Diet is huge but everyone gets bored so maybe like once a week or so and gradually cutting back allow yourself a cheat day. Better than falling off the wagon and having to restart the diet. Exercise is the most important thing, keep doing it and get in a routine. Avoid excess carbs. Also eating late at night isn't particularly a good thing, ideally you should eat sooner and many smaller meals throughout the day. Breakfast should be your biggest meal with a variety of nutrients to help your body burn fat effectively throughout the day. Just google different work out routines and which muscles you want to work on and you should do well. You have the will thats the main thing, the next step is sticking with a routine, the the results will come to you. Good luck!PS: Diet pills and things you see on the TV should be avoided more than those diet sodas. Scams and placebos and nothing but.