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15-20lbs to loose... where do I start?

shelbz09
Posts: 115
Hey Guys,
Looking for some advice/support on where to start..... Everytime I start I end up giving up (personally, i think i sorta set unrealistic goals for a newbie,.,., get frustrated and give up)... but my life is changing this month as I graduate college.... (I will go for back but not for a bit). I need ME time. during this time, I want to loose 15-20lb at the max.
Last time I checked i weighed 118 but my highest has been 122,. looking to get around the 107/105 area........
I am 4'11. Anybody have any suggestions?
I also have terrible eating happens that i know i need to change.. soda... fast food.. its all gotta go but just looking at a good starting point/workout for somebody who doesnt have a gym membership
Looking for some advice/support on where to start..... Everytime I start I end up giving up (personally, i think i sorta set unrealistic goals for a newbie,.,., get frustrated and give up)... but my life is changing this month as I graduate college.... (I will go for back but not for a bit). I need ME time. during this time, I want to loose 15-20lb at the max.
Last time I checked i weighed 118 but my highest has been 122,. looking to get around the 107/105 area........
I am 4'11. Anybody have any suggestions?
I also have terrible eating happens that i know i need to change.. soda... fast food.. its all gotta go but just looking at a good starting point/workout for somebody who doesnt have a gym membership
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Hi... You probably want to start with something manageable, so you don't get frustrated. Something like walking an hour a day and reducing your soda consumption by half. You'll start to see some results and can build from there.
Good luck!0 -
Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13
TL:DR the link right above ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal
You should start a strength training program. New Rules of Lifting for Women, Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5
Also, no need to get rid of foods you love, it's about moderation not deprivation.0
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