who wants to achieve their ideal weight?

I know I have packed on some pounds over the last few months, and I feel awful. I am always tired and feel sluggish and my clothes don't fit right. My goal is to drop at least 10 pounds by spring/summer. I know I need to start eating better, which is hard for me to give up the yummy foods I love, but the hardest part is exercise. I just can't get motivated enough to exercise, especially with this cold weather. It's easier for me to be active when the weather is warm, so any advice you want to share would be welcomed.

I am one of the persons who desperatley need help in this problem.It is so difficult for me to lose weight.I've treid different methods,but no result.Or partial results.I can see that you are willing to help us.So,i am asking for your help.Maybe you know more than me,maybe you can give me some tips,like how to get started,how not to quit,and stuff.I would really appreciate that.

Please share your experience to me. I'm trying to lose pounds.

Step 1 Once you reach target, add 250 calories a day to your existing daily calorie intake. This means if you’ve been having 1,250 calories each day, you should now have 1,500 calories a day. Step 2 After a week, weigh yourself on your usual scales. You’ll probably have lost a little more weight. If so, add another 250 calories to last week’s daily allowance. So, if you were having 1,500 calories a day, now have 1,750 calories daily. Step 3 After a week, weigh yourself again. If you’ve lost more weight, add an extra 250 calories to your daily intake, for example from 1,750 calories to 2,000 calories each day. Step 4 After a week, if your weight has stabilised that’s the amount of calories you need each day to keep your new slim shape. If you’ve gained a tiny amount, drop your daily calorie intake by 100 calories, for example, from 2,000 calories to 1,900 calories daily. After a week, weigh yourself again. If your weight has stayed the same, that’s the amount of calories you need each day for weight maintenance. If your weight has gone up or down, juggle your daily calorie intake by 50 calories a day until your weight eventually stabilises. Step 5 Weigh yourself once a week on your usual scales until you are confident that you’re maintaining your healthy weight.

I've never really been hardcore into wanting to lose weight until now. I'm applying for college this year in Orlando, Florida, and I figure that the only way I'm going to feel good when I go there is if I'm in shape and look better in my clothes. My friend and I have the same view of the beach in florida as well. You can only go there if you look good in the bathing suit you wear, and I don't think it's possile for me to find one, since my self esteem is so low about my weight issues. Is there any advice you can give me, at least to raise my spirits?