Starting the journey

armanvirani

5'11, 25 year old looking to get back to my playing weight from college.
Started the journey about 2 weeks ago at 225lbs. Down to 217.4 lbs in 2 weeks using mfp and very light exercise.

My goal is to get myself back down to about 170-175 (college weight) with primarily cardio, and then mix in strength training to get myself back up to a lean and healthy 190. I'm cutting back on carbs and trying to have 3 meals and 2 snacks throughout the day.
Also, I have quit soda and coffee cold turkey for over 2 weeks now!!!

Always good to have friends throughout the journey.

richelleloren

Thats so great that you're making so many healthy choices! Especially the cutting of soda!!! More people need to get on this one. If you are wanting to lose weight I would still suggest strength training with weights 2 times a week. The more lean muscle you have the more calories your body burns when you're working out and when you're not as well.

Again, awesome job! Keep it up

armanvirani

Thanks for the input Richelle. I've actually gotten that a lot, so will be trying to do that from here on out.

kimmieey

Congrats on the current loss! I've always heard you need to start with a solid plan and then alter it based on your needs and it sounds like you have a solid start! Good luck!!!