New and need to stay focused.

nadisha13
nadisha13 Posts: 3
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Hi guys I joined a couple months ago but didn't do anything else. However last week my 18 year old cousin had a heart attack, thankfully he's ok but it scared the living daylights outta me. I woke up this morning and decided that's it, I need take off this weight and get fit! So here I am!

I am committed to doing this, but know I'll need kicking up the bum sometimes. Lol

So add me and I'll do the same for yous. Good luck all.

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  • TeddyBear47
    TeddyBear47 Posts: 200 Member
    Hello,

    1. Keep track of the food you eat. Sounds easy but most people underestimate their calories by 50%.

    2. Don't skip meals. The reason for this is simple, when you skip a meal you are hungrier longer. This will trigger something in your brain that will draw you to high calorie foods (cravings). If you can eat at regular intervals, that will help.

    3. Low fat dairy that is high in calcium actually traps fat and keeps it from absorbing into your system. In other words you poop it out.

    4. Protein and Fiber will keep you full longer and it has the added benefit of retaining or gaining some muscle.

    5. Exercise has the added benefit of after-burn. When you exercise you deplete your fat stores, not many but enough that in the next 22 hours they will have to be replenished and thats where the weight loss comes in.

    6. Any exercise is good for you. Take the stairs, park away from the building, walk to the corner grocery store, take a bike ride. Everything doesn't have to be an all out exercise attack. Anything you can do will help.
  • xsugarfairyx
    xsugarfairyx Posts: 28 Member
    Sorry about your cousin it does make you think doesnt it, i am also new so if i can support you let me know. x
  • anrev42
    anrev42 Posts: 331
    welcome to MFP! Feel free to add me as one of your support friends :D

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