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Getting in shape by the time I turn 25

IronBatMaiden
IronBatMaiden Posts: 377 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I've never been overweight or obese. I've always been thin, but I've never been toned or in shape. So pretty much skinny fat. :/

Even though I turn 24 in 3 days, I want to set a goal where I get into great shape by the time I turn 25 next year. Right now, I'm in the process of moving house with my family (yes, I'm still at home) and where we're moving is very close to a 24-Hour Fitness. So as soon as we move, I'll be able to go to sign up for a membership over there.

I don't want to have it where I look good in clothes but I have no muscle tone when naked or in my bikini. I want to be smokin' hot and healthy. This is something I want to continue for as long as I can for the rest of my life.

I just hope I can get there. This community seems to have motivated many people and I want to have the same motivation.

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  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
    You've got this. For your goals, you'll want to do a lot of weight lifting, while eating to maintain your weight. Put in the time and consistency, and you can do some amazing things in the course of 1 year!
  • IronBatMaiden
    IronBatMaiden Posts: 377 Member
    terbusha wrote: »
    You've got this. For your goals, you'll want to do a lot of weight lifting, while eating to maintain your weight. Put in the time and consistency, and you can do some amazing things in the course of 1 year!

    Do you recommend I get a trainer to help me with that? I am completely clueless about it.

    Further, do I also need to not do a lot of cardio?
  • karlis87
    karlis87 Posts: 111 Member
    You might want to at least do a session with a trainer to teach you how to do some weight lifting otherwise it can be a little overwhelming and intimidating. Alternatively you can look for some weightlifting videos or routines online.
  • IronBatMaiden
    IronBatMaiden Posts: 377 Member
    karlis87 wrote: »
    You might want to at least do a session with a trainer to teach you how to do some weight lifting otherwise it can be a little overwhelming and intimidating. Alternatively you can look for some weightlifting videos or routines online.

    That's what I thought. I'm gonna do the latter temporarily before moving to the new house and signing up for the gym membership.
  • DuckReconMajor
    DuckReconMajor Posts: 434 Member
    Oh man I am in the same boat, but I turn 25 in a few months :dizzy: also I have the more common problem of wanting the weight to go down.

    Good luck!
  • IronBatMaiden
    IronBatMaiden Posts: 377 Member
    DuckReconMajor wrote: »
    Oh man I am in the same boat, but I turn 25 in a few months :dizzy: also I have the more common problem of wanting the weight to go down.

    Good luck!

    Thanks! Good luck to you too! :smiley:
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