understanding this healthy thingy

beckieegerton
beckieegerton Posts: 2
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Hi, I am an ex-skinny person. Don't hate me, please.
My family always warned me that this day would come when I had to watch what I eat and care about it. Dang it!

So I am trying to loose at least 10 to 15 lbs. by May, but I really need to loose about 20 lbs.

I don't really know where to start or what to do. All anybody will ever tell me is "eat more fruits and vegetables" and "exercise"
"Yea, thanks"

So if anyone wants to be friends with someone who is not to willing to exercise and has no idea what the difference is between a carb and a calorie then we should be friends.

Beckie

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  • notnikkisixx
    notnikkisixx Posts: 375 Member
    The only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn. It is that simple.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Start here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    It's a lot of reading (and all of the linked posts are worth a read, too) but it should help get you pointed in the right direction.
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    Sorry but if you're not willing to put in an effort, I have no time for you.:noway: :mad:
  • aarondnguyen
    aarondnguyen Posts: 270 Member
    I think this is worth a read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1216351-start-where-you-are-use-what-you-have-do-what-you-can

    Feel free to add me if you have any questions or need guidance. I'm here to help
  • gistj78
    gistj78 Posts: 7 Member
    I've never weighed more than 130 besides when I was pregnant. I also see myself starting to have to work out and watch what I eat. It is hard to stay motivated. I quit drinking soda which seems to help a bit and I watch my calories.... the working out I try to stay consistent but life gets too busy!. I know I shouldn't use that as an excuse but it really does. Good luck to you!
  • oceanbreeze27
    oceanbreeze27 Posts: 66 Member
    Simple equation: Calories In < Calories Out

    You might be able to get away with not exercising for a short period of time but eventually you're going to have to add it in as a complement to nutrition. Your body WILL NOT change unless you challenge it.

    I hope you can get to a point of commitment; it's the only way you'll achieve lasting success.

    Good luck! :o)

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