I’m New and need help for my wedding in a year!

jackhanks75
jackhanks75 Posts: 3 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all I have my wedding in a year and would like to lose weight then go to change it all then gain muscle please help what I need to do from the very beginning what I need to eat etc I’m 21, 179cm and 90Kg please help guys with what programmes to do what to eat then what to do to change it to gain muscle etc

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  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
    edited August 2019
    Welcome to the community! <3

    If you haven't already, read the stickies at the top of the getting started forum. Very informative and helpful.

    You don't need a particular plan to lose weight. You just need to stay in a calorie deficit. Take this one day at a time.

    Good luck with your journey!
  • jackhanks75
    jackhanks75 Posts: 3 Member
    @LyndaBSS thank you. So what weight would you recommend to stop losing weight and start building muscle?
  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
    Read the stickies. They'll be helpful.

    I can't help with building muscle. Hopefully, someone else can share their experience.
  • Courtscan2
    Courtscan2 Posts: 499 Member
    Why don't you get started on the strength training now? Your BMI is 28, which is overweight, but not obese. If you are new to strength training you should be able to build some muscle while in a conservative deficit - aim to lose 0.25 kg per week. As mentioned, you don't need a specific plan to lose weight. Just eat what you like within your calories, and make sure you are getting enough protein to support some muscle growth.
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,615 Member
    Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
    For information on when to start gaining muscle and how, you'll need to head over to the Gaining Weight and Body Building forum.
  • Maxxitt
    Maxxitt Posts: 1,281 Member
    Put your data into MFP with a desired weight loss goal of a pound a week, which will get you to your weight goal in your time frame and minimize suffering as the deficit will be modest. Enter your general activity level excluding planned exercise. Look at the # of calories you have to work with, and figure out how you will get enough protein (1g per pound of goal weight will probably work - you can work out the kg conversion :D)

    Most people find that weighing solid food and measuring liquids to get a more exact amount to input into the food data base yield the most accurate tracking of calories eaten.

    Next, go to this link and pick a structured program and stick to it: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1 You will want a lifting program that has you lifting heavier amounts over time. As a young guy who has not been lifting consistently, it will be possible to gain some muscle even in a deficit, and you will definitely gain strength.

    In terms of "eating back" exercise calories, be conservative and gather some data over a month to determine if you need to eat more or eat less or stay the course. As you drop weight, you may need to adjust your daily calories down to continue losing a pound a week. That's pretty much it.

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