American Health & Fitness Magazine American Health Vitamins, Nutrition, Products, Information and Supplements

Potential For Weight Loss? Additional Advice?

Hi Everyone,

I'm making a consorted effort to finally lose some weight, and make necessary lifestyle changes to be healthier. I'm a 27 year old Male, 5'11" tall and 264 pounds.

I've always had a "big" frame, so I carry the weight somewhat well, but that doesn't change the fact that I've got a big belly, and a big appetite.

So here's my question:

I've been using an elliptical trainer 4-5 days a week, 1/2 hour each session - I generally go 65-70 RPM and go anywhere from 2.25 miles to 2.75 miles.

I started taking Hydroxycut Advanced (Caffeine Free), A multi-vitamin, and daily 2.5mg of B-12.

My diet has been good. A lot of fruit, vegetables, wheats, grains, egg whites, tuna, seafood, chicken - Trying to do all the good stuff and let myself "cheat" maybe once a week to keep things on an even keel.

Eating 3-4-5 times daily and drinking ZERO sugar (spelnda in my one cup of coffee, otherwise it's tea with no sugar, or water only).

For those out there that are either professionals, well versed, or have simply lost weight of their own: Am I on a good "plan" based on what I've outlined?

Does the potential exist for me to actually lose some weight here if I keep it up?

Thus far it's 6 lbs in 2 weeks.

Exercise wise - Anything I should do differently? Add? Subtract?

Same with foods - Good suggestions, tips?

I really want to lose 50 lbs, and view food differently. I want to be healthier for my Kids and my Wife.

Thanks for reading, and for any suggestions you can provide. I appreciate it.