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_HeartsOnFire_
_HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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Everything I have learned in 2.5 years…

I post this on a lot of newbie threads…it's a lot of info…but here it'll be all in one place. Agree or don't agree. That's fine, it's your choice. Just wanted to put all the helpful links I've found out there...

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1346163-change-your-mindset

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-path-of-success-631437

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

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/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

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

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Don't have access to a gym, look into convict conditioning.

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  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    One more thing…take the words 'I can't" out of your vocabulary.
  • Lightbulb1088
    Lightbulb1088 Posts: 189 Member
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    Thanks for sharing!
  • SkepticalOwl
    SkepticalOwl Posts: 223 Member
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    _Hearts, you changed your profile pic between the last time I looked at this thread and now! Good choice with the owl...

    It's a nice list of threads you've compiled; those are ones that helped me in the beginning as well. Thank you for posting it.
  • jennifurballs
    jennifurballs Posts: 247 Member
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    Bump
  • ddb63
    ddb63 Posts: 2 Member
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    Just joined two weeks ago and still trying to navigate the site.

    Thanks for the links and the help!
  • Baconist
    Baconist Posts: 74 Member
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    to keep for future
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    ddb63 wrote: »
    Just joined two weeks ago and still trying to navigate the site.

    Thanks for the links and the help!

    You're welcome.
  • QueenE_
    QueenE_ Posts: 522 Member
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    Thanks. Definitely saving.
  • ActuarialChef
    ActuarialChef Posts: 1,413 Member
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    bump for newbies, since there are no stickies anymore :(

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