How do I start?

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  • missashley884
    missashley884 Posts: 188 Member
    dont go too hard when you first start. Ive made that mistake before, and I got burnt out real quick, not to mention discouraged. baby steps my friend. Start by walking and cleaning up your eating. Once your body gets used to being more active itll be easier for you to ease into the workout videos.
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    The thread below is a great place to start.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/10067-eat-train-progress-

    If you have questions you can join the group and ask the knowledgeable members who run it. They are very helpful and non-judgmental. But honestly, you've already started simply by coming here and asking. Good luck to you.
  • ericafaye6988
    ericafaye6988 Posts: 30 Member
    Just walk!! That's what I do. I also use my xbox Kinect... if I can't manage it I try and try the next day etc. I know one day I will get where I want to be! Welcome!
  • keepitcroosh
    keepitcroosh Posts: 301 Member
    Buy a yoga mat, an exercise ball, and weights. Buy a workout book at chapters, Womens Health Magazine does have seperate book/magazines with just workouts. I think ones called " big book of exercises". Alot of 15 minute exercises so its doable! Even buy a workout dvd if you want. My mom used to do them when i was like 2 and i would sometimes join in . Another option is to take your kids out for a walk, if they are young enough to be in a stroller, put em in there and go for a long walk! Another option, buy those dance music video games. They are awesome! Its normal to feel like you cant do it, or that your not doing it right, or want to quit because it hurts. Your body actually sends signals to your brain to get you to stop. BUT, continue! Its normal!! Theres been studies where people feel like they are dying, but its normal for your body to do that. You need to fight it and continue. My sets consist of doing 12 reps, 3 times with maximum a minute break between each one. Sometimes i just want it to be over with, but i dont put my weights down till im done. After some time you will learn more about what you can handle, what you want to work on, etc. From there, youll make your own routines etc. Start small! Doing 3-4 different weight exercises per day(even just 2-3x a week.. I do 4-5x/week.) will make a huge difference. Also!! I buy tons of fitness/health magazines. You could do that too to keep yourself motivated and truly learn more about what your body needs and how it reacts to supplements, certain foods etc. Its super helpful!
  • mains_adam25
    mains_adam25 Posts: 382 Member
    i started the same way you are i did nothing before i joined here so i started walking on the treadmill until i couldnt do it any more in the beginning it was like 10 minutes so the next time i tried to go a little bit longer and i kept on doing that now im at 30 minutes on the treadmill i know you can do this hope this helped you you need anything feel free to ask
  • CountingonChrissy
    CountingonChrissy Posts: 13 Member
    You guys are all so wonderful <3 thank you for the replies. You are all right, and I will definitely walk, I can do that, even for a half hour. I am gonna try again tomorrow, and do it for as long as I possibly can, maybe push myself just a little bit harder instead of being so upset. I'll go into it expecting not to finish it, and if I do better, great :) If I do the same, I'll try again the day after. I will also try to modify the movements to something that's easier for me, untill I can get in the hang of it.
  • keepitcroosh
    keepitcroosh Posts: 301 Member
    You guys are all so wonderful <3 thank you for the replies. You are all right, and I will definitely walk, I can do that, even for a half hour. I am gonna try again tomorrow, and do it for as long as I possibly can, maybe push myself just a little bit harder instead of being so upset. I'll go into it expecting not to finish it, and if I do better, great :) If I do the same, I'll try again the day after. I will also try to modify the movements to something that's easier for me, untill I can get in the hang of it.

    Good luck! And you know what, sometimes you have to get upset. Just that push alone can make a huge difference. You really need to want it. Its hard work. Im so motivated right now that junkfood is all around me and I wont even have a little taste. If I am going to have a cheat meal, it needs to be worth it and just that one time. I cant continue the next day. Ive been to pubs, I don't get beer, and I stick to the healthiest option on the menu. I use Jamie Easons fitness plan, you should look into it (bodybuilding.com) . Its what got me to be able to still eat like a normal person and great workouts (with even alternative ones!!). Its doable if you want it bad enough.

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