How much weight should I lose? Currently 289 lbs, 5'7"

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I've always been overweight and it doesn't help that I have hypothyroidism. I'm almost 20, 5'7", and 289 lbs. I haven't set a goal and I really need some help with ways to lose some of this weight. I am a picky eater - I don't like lettuce or many veggies.

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Congrats on trying to improve your health! Because you have a pretty long journey ahead of you, I would highly recommend that you start off by talking with a doctor. They can help set you up with a diet and exercise plan that will be achievable and sustainable. One step at a time, you can do this!

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No one can accurately vote. WE DO NOT KNOW YOUR BODY COMPOSITION. Ditch any obsession with your number on the scale and work towards lowering your overall body fat percentage by focusing on changing your habits.
Tip#1 Get your nutrition in check first. Choose whole, nutrient dense foods that you can personally enjoy long term. Ditch anything processed and keep your sugars to a minimum. Drink water. I always think: if it didn’t grow or walk on the earth, it’s probably not the best option. 
Tip#2 Use weight training to sculpt your body. There’s plenty of workouts you can follow on YouTube or by learning your anatomy and getting creative. There’s a whole exercise directory on ExRx.net that can be super helpful when you’re looking to target a particular muscle and just can’t think of the best movement for it. 
Tip#3 Cardio will be your friend but don’t rely on it more than nutrition. Use it as additional fat burn support. You want to continuously change up your cardio to keep your body guessing and pulling energy from every fat storage deposit it has. This is more important when you get down to the more stubborn areas but you get the idea.
Tip#4 Recognize and accept that motivation will always fluctuate and you will have setbacks. Create a system to keep yourself disciplined and accountable in these moments. Always remember that long term results come from long term habits. So when you feel like you want to give up, remind yourself that it’s not a temporary thing you’re suffering through, it’s your life, your lifestyle, you have the power of creating it to be however you want it be, and the only temporary thing is your excuses.

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Look up the keto diet online, it will explain everything for you. I would really call it the keto lifestyle but it contains mostly meats, cheeses and a little vegetables, not a lot and some fruit. It helps the body to burn fat and it’s okay and easy to do long term. You could even look it up on here. Many people are talking about it so you can find answers. Your not starving yourself, it’s not hard to do and it works well for a lot of people. My friends have lost 40 pounds in almost three months on it. You don’t even have to work out, but you can if you want. 
I would definitely look it up though! 💕
Honestly, people have eggs, cheese and bacon for breakfast and lose weight. Look it up! 😊

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Everyone carries their weight differently. Some people think if you’re 5’6 you should only weight like 120 but my sister and I are 5’6 and 5’7 and both weigh around 150.

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I have hypothyroidism also with hoshimotos disease. I would start small with goals like start by trying to lose 10-20 pounds. Doing a gluten free diet also helps with hypothyroidism. When I got diagnosed with it and started taking levothyroxine I lost about 80 pounds in a year. I just cut back on chips and junk food. Drink lots of water and try getting active. It can be anything from just going for walks to working out at a gym. Figure out what veggies have a lot of carbs. You can also try the Keto diet. In one week I e already lost 5 pounds. You can do it. Just believe in yourself and go for it. It also helps if you have support. You can always message me. Good luck hun!!! 😊😊

How much weight should I lose? Currently 289 lbs, 5'7"

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