newb from houston

themichaelf
themichaelf Posts: 94
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29/m from Houston looking to shed a few and get more defined. i've never tracked calories before so i am going to give it a shot. i am currently 225 looking to get closer to 200 before i start working on shape and sculpting. my buddy and i work out together 4 times a week. 3 of those times we start our workout with 1hr30min of intense racquetball but i just don't think it's helping. honestly, recently it seems we have seen a lot of heavier people playing. hope that does not sound rude, but i am just wondering if it really is a good weight busting workout.

always interested in new ideas. don't be shy to say hi... i will be posting a lot more on here as i go. thanks!

michael

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  • Deluxe97
    Deluxe97 Posts: 34 Member
    I've come to realize, the exercise isn't the issue as much as dietary intake. Good luck from a fellow Houstonian.
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    I've come to realize, the exercise isn't the issue as much as dietary intake. Good luck from a fellow Houstonian.
    good point! time to start working on both!!
  • Barbellsandthimbles
    Barbellsandthimbles Posts: 205 Member
    I've come to realize, the exercise isn't the issue as much as dietary intake. Good luck from a fellow Houstonian.

    Ditto...I can workout myself out until I'm drenched in sweat but if I'm eating over my calorie goal it won't make that big of a difference. Plus, some people use working out as an excuse to eat higher calorie foods (I just worked out for 2 hours, I deserve it!) but they really haven't burned as many calories as they think. So, good luck with your tracking!
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    Ditto...I can workout myself out until I'm drenched in sweat but if I'm eating over my calorie goal it won't make that big of a difference. Plus, some people use working out as an excuse to eat higher calorie foods (I just worked out for 2 hours, I deserve it!) but they really haven't burned as many calories as they think. So, good luck with your tracking!
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    thanks!!!
  • Missy0224
    Missy0224 Posts: 29
    Welcome. I'm 27 female from Houston and my name is Melissa and also new to the boards. I've had the app a while but never knew they had message boards. I'm looking for a lot of motivation as I'm gettting married in November.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    Welcome to MFP! I'm down by Clear Lake but work in Sharpstown area.
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    Welcome. I'm 27 female from Houston and my name is Melissa and also new to the boards. I've had the app a while but never knew they had message boards. I'm looking for a lot of motivation as I'm gettting married in November.

    congrats on your wedding!! where in houston are you from?
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    Welcome to MFP! I'm down by Clear Lake but work in Sharpstown area.

    so many people representing the houston area... love it!!
  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
    Hello from Houston as well.
  • Missy0224
    Missy0224 Posts: 29
    I'm in Southeast Houston in Pearland.
  • Missy0224
    Missy0224 Posts: 29
    Hello from Houston as well.


    Welcome Sharmin.
  • leannes28
    leannes28 Posts: 7 Member
    Im definately not anywhere near Houston but hi and good luck !
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    Hello from Houston as well.
    welcome!!!
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    Im definately not anywhere near Houston but hi and good luck !

    thanks leannes28 :)
  • Missy0224
    Missy0224 Posts: 29
    Is wanting to lose 40 lbs by November unrealistic?
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    Is wanting to lose 40 lbs by November unrealistic?

    i am in no way an expert but if you work extremely hard, 2 lbs per week is realistic. i am actually trying for a rapid 3 lbs per week but i plan on changing diet and working out intensly 4-5 days a week (hoping for no injuries). i am assuming you have an even in november that you have a goal for. best advice i can give you is start today and only focus on today. then tomorrow when you wake up, focus on tomorrow. keep doing that. if you look far ahead it's scary and seems unrealistic. once you get to the 10lb mark you're going to notice a big difference, love what you see, and that will be huge motivation to keep going.
  • Missy0224
    Missy0224 Posts: 29
    Yes getting married in November. I have a tough time sticking too a "diet" so I'm trying to not look at it that way. Thanks for your input!
  • themichaelf
    themichaelf Posts: 94
    diets suck... they are no fun... i tend not to stick with one program. i just prefer to watch what i eat, try to make good decisions, and sweat as much off in the gym as possible. i don't live a lifestyle that i can preplan my meals a lot so diets never work for me. keep at it!!

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