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hasta_la_vista_belly
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Hello!
I am 21 years old, have had a little bit of a belly fat/weight problem for a few years now. In the past I would start eating healthier, going to the gym during my lunch hour at work, but wouldn't really stick with it. I have been working a desk IT type job for over 2 years now, really not being active, and I want to finally do something about this fat that has only gotten worse.
I am hoping this will help keep me on track. I really need to lose about 20-30 pounds.![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Now I have some motivating people in my life that I can go to the gym with, and this should help me keep track of what I eat, so I am really looking forward to getting healthy
I am 21 years old, have had a little bit of a belly fat/weight problem for a few years now. In the past I would start eating healthier, going to the gym during my lunch hour at work, but wouldn't really stick with it. I have been working a desk IT type job for over 2 years now, really not being active, and I want to finally do something about this fat that has only gotten worse.
I am hoping this will help keep me on track. I really need to lose about 20-30 pounds.
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Now I have some motivating people in my life that I can go to the gym with, and this should help me keep track of what I eat, so I am really looking forward to getting healthy
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
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Welcome to MFP. This is a great weight loss tool! Make mini goals that are totally do-able like increasing your water intake. Cut out fast food. Take a 10 minute stroll. Make one small change a day, and you'll be on your way in no time at all! Healthy is a life style, not a quick fix. It sounds like you've made an half hearted effort in the past, so little changes! They do work! You're welcome to add me, I'm on most every day!0
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Thanks for the encouragement!
I don't really eat fast food at all, but I have and still do eat out a lot for lunch at work. I am now using this tool and reading up on nutritional information for places I usually frequent so that when I do still go out, I can make healthful choices compared to what I might have gotten in the past. Another thing I am trying to do is bring my own food to work more often.
And you are absolutely right. Healthy is a lifestyle, and not a quick fix. I think I am finally realizing that.
I also started going back to the gym this week with some new friends at work. I am going to start out small...2-3 days a week until I get into a solid routine, as opposed to what I did in the past where I would jsut try going all out and then give up. Start out small...
Anyway, thanks again!0
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