They are right!  Exercise a minimum of 3 times per week and adopt some healthy eating habits.  You can increase your metabolism by eating small meals 5-6 times per day- the right combination of protein, good carb- and minimal fat. Stop the pop, the junk foods, and most anything that is processed and you will lose weight rather quickly!  Keep changing the exercise routines, it keeps your body guessing- which means you burn fat more efficiently. To figure your caloric needs- it would be your weight times 8= ...  for example- a 200 lb person- 200 times 8= 1600 calories. Make sure it is good calories, of course!

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