What to eat to lose weight?

How can lose this weight? And what should i eat?

• Okay, so i'm 16, and i am in Track. I currently weigh 175 lbs at 5'5 and wear jeans in size 12/13. I really want to lose enough weight to wear jeans in size 9/10. I would assume that would be somewhere around 135 lbs? I do run most days, but i'm going to be running more, and i have been trying really hard the last week to eat right, and it's worked kind of well. But i really need to know what else to do? Like what things can i eat, and when should i eat them? I also want to work on my metabolism rate. (I know its not impossible because my older bro did it, he used to be really chubby but now he's really skinny and can eat anything he wants) So any help is very appreciated :)

• Answer:

  Losing 10 lbs a month is a good and safe target. Any faster weight loss is likely to be temporary only and in most cases you regain it all. Running, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, push ups, sit ups, squats, brisk walking and power walking all help for weight loss but dieting helps more. One of the healthiest weight loss diets is the DASH diet. The healthy DASH diet can help you lose weight safely and effectively, lower your cholesterol and lower your blood pressure. It is based on an eating plan rich in fruits and vegetables, and low-fat or non-fat dairy, with whole grains. It is a high fiber, low to moderate fat diet, and is rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium. You can see further details in a web search for "dash diet" + "lose weight".