My dad has forced me to go on a diet and this forum.  everyone is concerned about my health.Im almost 19 and have mixed feelings about all this.  I need some help and encouragement if Im to change my life.

Anyway my first question is this:

Im 5'3 and 192.8 pounds.

how many times a day should I snack and what should it be?

My dad has me on a 1500 calorie a day diet.  But he says I should snack to keep my metabolism up any ideas?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts

A. Skaggs