Lots of good info so far. I suggest getting a membership at 24 HR Fitness. Many locations. Also, find a copy of Living Lean by Larry North. Look at Half Price Books as it is out of print. Covers nutrition and exercise. Very practical and easy to follow.
Originally Posted by txhunter56
Hunter's right on imo....Larry North adopted many of his fitness philosophies from Dr Cliff Sheats, who had a nutrional / fitness radio show in the Dallas area for over a decade (in the 90's I believe)....
I'd also look into getting Sheat's book, LEAN BODIES, Cindy (also look for it at Half-Priced Books). It may have most if not all the answers you're looking for.
Personally speaking, you have an awesome opportunity (at the tender age of 22) of getting into a clean nutritional & fitness regimen
and making it a "lifestyle" that will serve you....well, for
life (a much better four-letter word than
diet). Waiting till you're 30-50-100+ over-weight is much harder than where you are (currently) body-wise.
Good luck!