Weight loss and gain

Question
I am an 18 year old male, about 185 5"10. I need to gain healthy weight around my shoulders and upper chest. when i try losing weight, it all seems to come from this area, leaving chub on my stomach and sides, as well as my butt. I'd like to be able to keep this healthy weight on my shoulders, at the same time losing weight around other areas. Are there foods i should or should not eat to help me with this? Do you have any idea as to how i should go about this?

Answer
Its easier to focus on ONE goal at a time - either losing fat or building muscle. It's VERY hard to do both. I usually recommend burning off the fat first, then trying to build healthy muscle. As far as losing belly fat?br>
I get asked this question all the time.  The bottom line is: you can't spot reduce belly fat.  Just like you can't drain the deep end of a pool first, you can't reduce belly fat until all of the rest of the fat is off your body.

See this article for specifics:

http://ricksweightloss.com/blog/display-article.asp?ID=38&Key=AllExperts

For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my web site for all kinds of details about proper diet, nutrition, exercise, weight-lifting routines, and more.

Most importantly, make sure to download my FREE eBook, "Rick's 18 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss."

Richard Rost
http://www.RicksWeightLoss.com

P.S. As a disclaimer, I'm not a doctor or health professional. Please seek the advice of your doctor before implementing any of my recommendations.

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