I'm 13 and 40 pounds overweight?!

I'm 13 and 40 pounds overweight?

I'm 13 and 5'8, and I weigh around 170-172. but i dont look obese....just chubby...and i guess the best weight for me would be 130. yesterday, i went outside and played basketball for 30-45 minutes...and jogged on my treadmill for 32 minutes. and i am eating healthy, but im sleepy. i got enough hours of sleep last night and i feel like laying back down and going to sleep. how can i get energized, and lose 20 pounds by the time school starts? school starts in like august...the exact date, i dont know, but i wanna lose it by like mid august? i am determined to do this, and i wont quit. i dont care how much im gonna hate it, but i still need help.

3 days ago
i am also counting calories, and eating healthy carbs like wheat bread, and lean meat. i do not need to see a doctor, cuz its not like im morbidly obese where it becomes a health issue...i want to stop it before it does become a health issue. no..i wont lose the weight without doing anything, last year i weighed less...and now i gained even more weight. how much should i be excercising?

I have lost a total of 120 pounds so far.
I lost 105 pounds in my first 6 months. Here is how I did it.
1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.

It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me.

Also start counting your calories. Write them down. You would be amazed as to how much more aware you are of your caloric intake, if you actually write it down. We recently discovered a site that offers a great program that counts calories, as well as keeps track of everything. It allows multiple users, so everyone in the family can keep track. They offer a free 7 day trial, and so far I am very impressed with the product. Try the 7 days and see. It allows you to add the exercise that you do during the day, which increases the amount of calories you can take in. Very Cool!!
http://www.calorieking.com

A sight with some really cool diet calculators and interesting calorie counting calculators is here. Check it out.
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/...



Check out my before and after pic at my yahoo 360 page
http://360.yahoo.com/my_profile-sdavxh02...

Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk.

Good LUCK!