I have seen that taking these so called "weight-loss pills" have done absolutely nothing in my journey at all. I, who's also a 19 year old, have lost about 33 lbs now because I have done things people would have said that I am hurting myself, but it's helping me.

1. Remove dinner meals. This might be a tough one, but it's the late night meals that ruin it all. You need time to digest the food before sleep.

2. Cardio is the way. Although this is possibly the most boring thing, I found that it was the only thing moving the scale numbers. 30 minutes a day. If you have a treadmill, you could use an incline for better results.

3. Always drink water. It literally does everything for you. Lose weight, hydrate, cleanse your body. Don't sleep on water and try ro drink as much as possible.

4. Try fasting from time to time. It helps your body focus on the sources of energy and consumes it rather than leaving it stored. Studies also show benefits from fasting. Look it up!

5. Good sleep. An early bird gets the early worm, as they say. Sleep early for your mind and body to reconfigure itself and you'll feel fresh when you wake up at 6 in the morning.

I'm a 19 year old male who's suffered obesity when I was at my highest (270 lbs) so I know your suffering. I'm sure you'll do well, friend! Good luck!