Im 56 and 215 pounds i eat a bunch of food but rarely exersize and when i do i run short on breath what is wrong with me do i need medical help?

You may simply be out of shape, but a medical checkup is vary advisable. Blood tests,evaluation of cardiac and lung function will be emphasized.

You are overweight and your muscles are out of condition. Losing weight through exercise and diet is imperative. Consulting a nutritionist may be useful. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.