I do not know where to start!

brandtkarah
brandtkarah Posts: 3
in Motivation and Support
Ok I somewhat feel out of place here but then again I don't. I am only 4'11 and I only weigh 110 pounds BUT my fat percentage is very high and I have little muscle. I currently am wearing a size 6 in pants when I was a size 1 this time last year. I want to start to eat healthier and get back into shape but I dont know where to begin. I started to choose healthier snacks but I quickly deviated when I ate one junk food item. I started walking too and I am currently up to 1.5 miles (which hurts really bad the next day)

Also I feel I should mention I am a waitress so I am around food ALL the time.

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  • MelissaOnPurpose
    MelissaOnPurpose Posts: 111 Member
    Hi. Good for you for walking 1.5 miles! That's great! Plus all the exercise you get at work, right? Do you eat at work when you're there? Where do you work, btw? Any way you can take your own food or get something made to your specifics? I know it's hard to not just fall off completely when you eat something unplanned but you've GOT to get right back up! Start where you left off b/c it's not gonna kill you. We all have moments like that...It's what we do afterwards that counts! Right? Feel free to friend me and we can talk more. I am curious to know more!!! :) Good luck!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    You should try to eat at a slight calorie deficit and strength train.

    If you are a waitress, you should select very active as your activity setting, pick only 1/2lb to lose and eat most of your exercise calories back.

    Keep this going for at least 4 weeks and if your weight loss is not as expected, tweak accordingly.
  • paijing
    paijing Posts: 184 Member
    One easy way to start is to pick a program and follow it. Any good program will teach you some about nutrition, exercise, and motivation.

    I'm a fan of The New Rules of Lifting for Women because it lays out an easy-to-follow plan that won't eat up all your time. It also covers plenty of basics about diet & exercise in the beginning of the book.

    Find one that works for you.
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    You should try to eat at a slight calorie deficit and strength train.

    If you are a waitress, you should select very active as your activity setting, pick only 1/2lb to lose and eat most of your exercise calories back.

    Keep this going for at least 4 weeks and if your weight loss is not as expected, tweak accordingly.

    Good advice!

    Also, what hurts after the walking--feet, knees? Are you walking outside or on a treadmill? What kind of shoes are you wearing? You might want to get shoes with better support. Also, try some gentle stretches after you walk.

    Good luck! And don't feel out of place--everyone is here for various reasons, you don't have to be a certain weight or level of fitness (or lack of fitness to be here). You will find lots of support on the site :)
  • brandtkarah
    brandtkarah Posts: 3
    I work at Outback Steakhouse....sooooo many bad foods! And I see my coworkers munching on cheese fries and bloom and I just wantt to jump all over it! It is so hard to avoid it.
  • brandtkarah
    brandtkarah Posts: 3
    After I walk my inner thighs hurt. As I walk my muscles become very itchy and I have to stop and take a break. But what is weird about my muscles itching that it only happens when I do cardio. I wear nike dual fusion shoes.
  • marshamay
    marshamay Posts: 3 Member
    A fitness plan is hard work and takes lots of commitment...I am just beginner and I know how you feel! I find keeping the food log helps me see what I eat daily. Maybe doing some stretching before and after your walk may help your muscles. Good luck :-)
  • Kellikat80
    Kellikat80 Posts: 591 Member
    We seem to have a few things in common. I am small, too. I am 5'1" 101lbs. I am not looking to loose weight (obviously) but I want to tone up. Consistency is my problem. I have a hard time with it. I have strong legs, but no upper body strength. When I run, I also get the itchy thing. My legs become red, blotchy, and itchy. It drives me crazy. Recently, I started adding pilates and a dance aerobics workout to my weekly zumba class. I also do yoga, love it. Add me as a friend and we can help support eachother. Btw, I used to work at Chili's as a server, so I know how you feel. I also lost 5 lbs since I stopped working there. Good luck with running, and let me know if the itchiness goes away :smile:

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