Im currently trying to lose a stone. Just like your opinions on what im doing, and seeing if you could give me some tips and pointers as iv never tryed to lose weight before.

At the moment im going the gym 4 times a week, doing about 20 mins cross trainer, 15 mins running and 15 mins cycling, i also do rowing for about 1000metres (hate it so cba doing anymore). And i use the weights 3 times a week.

Im eating a lot better than i used too, eating about 1800-2000 calories a day, starting with a peice of toast and banana, then usualy an apple for brunch, sandwich and banana for dinner and then nothing until my tea, which is whatever gets made lol.

Im drinking only water, except fridays when i usually go out for a drink, but iv gotta have my night off :P

So does this sound good? And are their anyways i can improve it?

What foods should i NOT eat for any reason?

Thanks in advance.

I would spend some time reading through the stickies, because it doesnt matter what training you are doing, your diet needs improvement. Good luck :)

Definitely read the stickies.

Also, it looks like your diet consists primarily of carbs. I don't think you're getting enough protein. You should also be getting more fat in your diet.

Welcome to JSF

You're going to have to post your height, weight, full diet and weights programme before I or anyone else can give you advice on how best to lose the weight

Also, as Foley said, check out the stickies, they've very helpful

Best of luck with your fitness goals

One thing i wish i was aware when i was trying to get back in shape are giant sets.

The last 6mths or so i have eaten very poorly and haven't trained alot but i do some giant sets for time to time. I've maintaned my scale weight but my bodycomposition is not so good has it was.

This is the one i use:
A1: Back squat
A2: Cable row
A3: DB RDL
A4: Pushup
A5: Sit-up

All for 15-20reps each with no rest between excercises.

Giant sets are very intense.