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Help please, where do I start in simple laymans' terms
jonnyman41
Posts: 1,032 Member
Please help me find the place to start. I have been on MFP for a long time and seen no real weight loss despite calorie counting (and doing it proper) and increasing my fitness, which is a bonus.
There is just so much info on here and elsewhere that contradicts and I have got myself lost in it all.
What I can do
I like running but I am still only at the 5k stage
I am interested in lifting and have access to very basic set up at home (simple bench, dumbells/bar and some weights) and, once I know what to do I can also use in a gym but currently I don't have the confidence.
I have access to classes and do enjoy yoga/pilates (I have joint issues so this helps) and I have been trying body pump- more to learn some form rather than any long term plan.
Physically I have asthma but can exercise fine. I had real problems with my hip that stopped my running for months and now means I need to keep under 3 runs a week. Weak wrists but can work on that.
5"3.5 in height and 149 lb with too much on my belly.
At least 80% of diet is home cooked with some take a ways on on Friday night or the odd meal out so food not too bad. I am currently eating around maintenance to counter act low calories for a while.
Help me please- or at least point me in the right place to start
There is just so much info on here and elsewhere that contradicts and I have got myself lost in it all.
What I can do
I like running but I am still only at the 5k stage
I am interested in lifting and have access to very basic set up at home (simple bench, dumbells/bar and some weights) and, once I know what to do I can also use in a gym but currently I don't have the confidence.
I have access to classes and do enjoy yoga/pilates (I have joint issues so this helps) and I have been trying body pump- more to learn some form rather than any long term plan.
Physically I have asthma but can exercise fine. I had real problems with my hip that stopped my running for months and now means I need to keep under 3 runs a week. Weak wrists but can work on that.
5"3.5 in height and 149 lb with too much on my belly.
At least 80% of diet is home cooked with some take a ways on on Friday night or the odd meal out so food not too bad. I am currently eating around maintenance to counter act low calories for a while.
Help me please- or at least point me in the right place to start
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bump sorry was hoping for something a little simpler0
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it
For a routine, have a look at this:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843
You can swap out dumbells instead of barbells - some suggestions here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/902569-barbell-routines-when-you-only-have-dumbbells0 -
One does not simply lay a .......nvm.0
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bump sorry was hoping for something a little simpler
Move More.
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Eat Less.
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bump sorry was hoping for something a little simpler
Move More.
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Eat Less.
Profit
^ This does qualify as being simpler.0 -
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Thanks0
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