 [ Symptoms ] i am trying to lose weight i am 16 male 247lbs what are some good diet plans and exercises that could help me lose 47lbs  i am wanting to lose 47lbs before i am 17 so that i can join the national guard or the army [ Disease ] defiantly start out slow with the exercise you do not want to hurt yourself and this goes for everyone regardless of size that is just starting to work out take a fat burner it will boost your weight loss with the exercise cut down on carbs and try to eat at least 3 well proportioned meals or 6 small meals a day do not starve your self this in the long run will make you gain twice as much as you loose good luck