text: weight loss??? i really need some tips on loosing weight.  i do weigh a lot for my height, but i dont look like i weight what i do.  still, i would like to loose about 20 lbs for now.  i'm wondering if anyone could give me some good weight loss tips.  i dont believe in dieting, but rather realistic lifestyle changes.  like eating healthier without depriving myself and still being about to eat the things i like in moderation.  is there a certain number of calories to consume in a day?  i also would like some exercise ideas i could do at home.  i hate the gym and with school i dont have time to go to one or the money.  any tips would be great...thanks. as an overweight child i have had mush success with weight loss ( i was 150 at 5 foot) it would be very helpful if you checked out your bmi http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm and that will give u a general amount of weight you would need to use. i strongly advise going to see a nutritionist.  as for eating habits http://www.mypyramid.gov/ this site will help you get an eating plan with cups and ounces of certain foods you should eat each day.  exercising, make sure you exercise for 60 minutes a day. do exercises that make you sweat and bring up your heart rate. walking is a miracle, walk like you are late for a very important meaning. i started with one mile a day and then gradually got to about 3. walk with a friend or a dog so you are not bored. do fun exercise!!!!! you will lose interest fast if you do something boring. do squats, crunches, anything, but have fun!  best of luck to you and god bless