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That is not what I am aiming for at all (although it would be nice I just feel that I have put on a lot of weight over the past 2-3 years and I really want to get back into shape (mostly for basketball purposes). I attempt to play basketball every day at lunch and afterschool but some days, my homework pile is just too much. I eat that "pure crap" but I'm definently trying to stop eating it and cutting back. That is what I am hoping for, I am VERY frustrated and I'm ready to prove all the doubters/haters/myself wrong. Keeping a track of how many calories I consume is an excellent idea, I surprisingly have not thought of that. What is a good calorie intake for my age and for what I am trying to accomplish? Can you perhaps make a little "plan" (basically an example of what you do including timetable and what you eat) so I can understand better? I would greatly appreciate it. What are some examples of "enriched wheat"? Is the biggest difference between enriched and non-enriched wheat the amount of calories and sugars? Weight lifting is not so much on my mind, right now: I am taking it one step at a time. Basketball would be a cardiovascular activity, correct? It's basically running up and down the court, sometimes non-stop so I would assume it is. I'd love to wake up in the morning and go for a short jog but I'm afraid there are not enough hours in a day. As for weight lifting, I'm just going to go to the gym maybe once or twice a week to do light lifting for my arms. I appreciate all the help you have given me.

I want to lose 20-30 pounds by August 31st and put on some muscle on my arms and abs.

Then life goes on. Don't worry about it too much, there's plenty of girls out there.

Here's a short little background check: I'm in 9th grade, I'm 5'5" and I think I'm overweight (I could lose like 20-30 pounds). I started becoming overweight around 7th grade. I've recently gotten sick of being overweight, sick of hating to go to pool parties because of it, sick of it and all the consequences. Some people have no clue how stressful and frustrating this situation is. I want to lose a lot of my fat and become more muscular by August 31st (just in time for basketball season). This is the deadline for me and if I don't reach this deadline, I'm selling things such as TV, computer, video games, movies, everything. This is how far I am willing to go and how dedicated I am. I would love to hear suggestions to 1st off, lose weight then 2nd, gain muscle (abs, biceps, triceps, etc.). If anyone has a plan of what to eat, an excercice program or anything of the sort, PLEASE share it. I understand there are those workout machines or personal trainers and the like but I am tight financially and can't possibly pay for that. I thank you in adavance.