17, 5’9, 200 lbs. Tips on losing weight?

Question

Does anyone have tips on me losing weight? I want to get rid of my stomach fat and back fat but it seems difficult because i don’t know what to do or eat. i asked my doctor but she wasn’t very helpful. My goal is about 170. thx

Answer

Very low carb, lots of water, lots of walking, no juice.

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You need to be eating in a calorie deficit over a period of time. I suggest at least loosely tracking macros as well, but at the minimum you need to keep track of calories. You can find various resources online to help you figure out what your daily calorie intake should be. In order to lose weight, you need to subtract some from this number. For example, on my typical day when I'm active, I burn about 2100 calories. In order to lost 1 pound a week (which is equal to 3500 calories), I need to be eating in a daily deficit of 500 calories. 2,100 - 500 = roughly 1600 calories/day. Of course this is for my own stats and so your stats would give you different needs. Also, protein intake is very important to help lose weight and it's also the least likely to be stored as fat in your body so the general rule of thumb is to eat 0.8-1 gram protein per lb you weigh. I'm currently at 131 lbs so I'm eating at least 131 grams of protein/day. I know keto is really popular right now but I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a health professional guiding you as it as can have serious health effects, so I would just stick to a more balanced diet that is suitable and realistic for long term. Many professionals recommend having your fat macros set somewhere between 15-25% and that is something I personally follow. It allows you to enjoy fats but also doesn't push any sort of strict low-carb diets. Carbs are your friends, Just be more careful of where you're getting your carbs from. Increase your vegetable and fruit intake and this will contribute to your carbs intake. Don't shy away from rice, breads, oats, etc just be more careful of having them in moderation. At the end of the day, find a diet that works for you while maintaining a calorie deficit and increasing your intake of whole foods rather than processed. 
Oh and when it comes to working out, aim for at least 30 mins of workout, 4 or 5×/week. You should definitely incorporate some weights into your routine as they'll help build some lean muscle which will replace the body fat. Cardio is also a good tool of course and you can incorporate it through daily walks or through various HIIT workouts. Find a workout balance that you enjoy and will stick to, being active is really the main goal so no matter how you decide to do it, it'll aid you in your weightless journey. 
P. S. I would measure your progress by photos or measurements rather than the scale. Good luck!!

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Ally Mcwowie on YouTube is your same height, and I think she lost 60 pounds to get to 170, so she was at a higher starting weight. That might be someone to check out. I am 5’7” trying to lose 15 more pounds and girl! It is hard!!!

17, 5’9, 200 lbs. Tips on losing weight?

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