Is this healthy?

[iron chE]

I am 20 years old and trying to lose weight. I am 6'1'' and weigh 280. My biggest problem is that I ate too much and it was all unhealthy. Two days ago, I bought all healthy food and I eat small meals about 5-7 times a day. I have been trying to eat better and keep my calories around just below 2000. I eat alot of fruit, veggies, and lean protein. I strictly only drink water now (which I used to drink alot of soda).


I also used to play football so I like to exercise. There isn't a gym near me this summer, but I've been jogging/walking and doing some workout videos. I also work for an iron mill, and I do alot of walking around and some physical work while wearing pants and jacket


In one day, I lost 2 pounds and I know the recommended is 2 pounds per week. Is it alright if I lose this much because I am so over weight?

 

[SondraJ]

I think you are doing the exact right things. We tend to lose a bit more the first few days of a diet, but it will soon taper off. Just don't become discouraged when that happens. I am so glad to hear you are doing this with diet and exercise instead of trying to take shortcuts with diet pills that can end up harming you in the long run. Remember you need to change your lifestyle, not go on a diet. Otherwise, you will gain the weight back and it will keep getting harder to take off.


Great job! Keep up the good work!


Sondra