Reddit mentions of The South Beach Diet

First, good on you for reaching out for help! And for taking your health seriously. I've always loved this quote from Lao Tzu: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." That jog was your first step!

Second: eating. The FAQ has great resources on different types of diets you can adhere to, the most popular (and least complicated) is Counting Calories. I'd highly recommend looking into the South Beach Diet as a starting point. The book gives a lot of great information on why our bodies do what they do (crave "bad" foods, put on weight fast, etc). The book is only about $10, so it's a small investment that will give you a great start!

Third: exercising. Remember to start slow, don't expect to go out and run 20 miles when you've never run before. Check out the Couch-2-5K program (I'm a graduate, and it's just great). Also, look for access to a gym, or school weights area, and start weight lifting. Again, the FAQ has good resources for Exercising to check out.

When starting out, this can all feel really overwhelming. But don't give up! Part of the battle now is educating yourself in good eating habits, and exercise regiments that can help you get when you want to be! Be patient with yourself, and keep at it! GOOD LUCK!

I'm really not a diet person, but I've found that the South Beach Diet actually works pretty well and it's easy to follow. The book is here.

I know the keto diet works for a lot of people too, but I don't know too much about it.