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Where to start ?

k900
k900 Posts: 140 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've had a gym membership for awhile now but never really put it to use. I'm 5'8 and 177 pounds. My goal is 150-155. I don't really know where to start as far as exercise goes.

Is it better to focus on cardio when trying to lose weight or do a combination of cardio and weights ?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Have you read this?

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • MyFreakingNameIsScott
    MyFreakingNameIsScott Posts: 199 Member
    Find what makes you happy and start paying attention to what you eat. Working out doing something that makes you miserable will simply find you backing off/out. Your calorie intake is probably more important right now. Focus on your food choices and a colorie deficit. You can lose weight without working out making some healthier food choices. Of course I'm no expert so take the info with a grain of salt.
  • anl90
    anl90 Posts: 928 Member
    When I first started, I made it simple by taking walks. Never less than a mile - tried to do at least 1 1/2 every time. It helped me tremendously, and I dropped 20 lbs in about two months. (I am also larger than you, though.) Just start small, and work your way up! Focus more on healthy eating, though. :)
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