newby where do I start

daisey2me

newby here initial goal to loose 50lbs have to be careful of my knees I have sciatica from lower back but that improves when I loose weight and am able to do more back strengthening exercises what is a good workout routine to start what will help me get the weight off legs to knees

Sued0nim

Go to kitchen. Get digital scale out, leave out and weigh everything and log it to eat at calorie defecit

You lose weight in the kitchen

Follow exercise programme set by your physio..once you get all clear ..heavy lifting programme like strong curves or new rules of lifting or similar

daisey2me

physio??

katherine_startrek_fan

Review the announcements on the top of the general diet and weight loss help page. All the starting tips you need are there.

Ishtancon

I think what rabbitjb ment by physio was physician. I would also say start with your diet too. Calculate what calories you need to maintain your current weight. Then reduce your intake or increase your exercsise till you are loosing around 2lbs per week. You may want to consider a consultation with a trainer to plan out a diet and work out routine that will work for you.

malibu927

daisey2me wrote: »

physio??

Your doctor.

Definitely look at the pinned threads in the forums. Sexypants and Calorie Counting 101 especially.

dopeysmelly

malibu927 wrote: »

daisey2me wrote: »

physio??

Your doctor.

Definitely look at the pinned threads in the forums. Sexypants and Calorie Counting 101 especially.

I vote for these two sticky threads. They're great.

Also, you don't have to exercise to lose weight. Focus on exercise for fitness.