Just starting out..tips/advice?

ms_friendly

Hi everyone! I joined last week and went shopping today for some stuff to begin my new lifestyle!

I was thinking of eating salads for lunch. Grilled chicken in, with some balsamic vinegarette dressing!

I love green yogurt so was going to eat this and fruit for snacks.

Breakfast was going to do some special k or a special K breakfast shake! Dinner would be anything I would make that night, healthy of course.

Is this a good start?! I need some tips on exercises I can do while starting out? Thanks everyone!

Phoenix_Warrior

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013 

Read this^^ It's a wonderful place to start for anyone.

I recommend a digital food scale, being 100% honest about your diary and not eating too little.

My favorite exercises are strength training, walking and games for my wii u. Just remember to be patient and diligent. Good luck!

rosanna88_

This is a great start…just take one step at a time and set realistic expectations. Good luck!

RunBrew

Find out how many calories your body burns in a day doing the things you currently do.
Eat a little less than this.
Plan your meals in advance and try to eat a balance of protein, fat and carbs. Try to make those carbs not be 100% simple sugar to begin with.
Walk a little, run a little. Spend some time picking up things that are too heavy to lift with one hand. Do this a few days a week.

Don't get crazy trying to micromanage every little thing. Eat less of the foods you like, rather than a bunch of food you don't, because you think it's good for you. You're improving your life, not losing weight. Be sustainable.

I don't mean to be snarky or flippant but that's pretty much all there is to it