So I'm 18 and in the past year I've gained 35 pounds. I went to my doctor and she gave me a referral to get my blood work done for just in case there's something wrong with me.

I'm waiting on the results now but I need some advice on how to maintain a healthy weight and exercises I could do. I'm going to start working so I will barely have time to take care of myself (2 jobs) and I'm just hoping I'm okay.

I drink 8-12 cups of water every. I drink a smoothie every morning, drink chia seeds, and Apple cider vinegar.... It's not much but it's what I do to atleast get some good things in my body (I want to start getting vitamins when I get paid).

What should I look up in terms how what nutritions I need for my every meal? And portion control.

Idk I'm at 195 rn and I'm not like super big but I've definitely noticed my weight gain. I've gotten new stretch marks on my stomach and lately my jeans give me trouble when I zip them up. That's what triggered me honestly.

I'm not trying to be skinny honestly. Like I struggled about my weight when I was like 10-14 yrs cause my own family would make comments but I was never unhealthy at that age, I just developed quick. And well I learned to be okay with my weight for a while but now I do feel a little insecure again. It's not even that I wanna be skinny like I said, but I want to be healthier and just love my body again.