Advice/tips welcome!!

kiblerkj
kiblerkj Posts: 5 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone! I just started on my weight-loss/tone-up journey, the one I said I wanted to start since I graduated college. I hit the gym today for the first time in ages, and it was HARD.

Here's the basics: I weigh 150, and I want to get down to 130. I also want to tone and tighten everything. Right now, the plan is to work out one hour a day, three days a week. Does anyone have any suggestions for exercises to try for someone starting at square one? What about general motivation? I appreciate it all!

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  • Bradykirk
    Bradykirk Posts: 12 Member
    I am just getting back on track myself. I am a big fan of cross training - - combining a cardio component with a strength training move. It really burns calories (according to the fitness metric, this morning I burned over 500 calories) and keep the workout interesting. If you are interested I can send you a few of the routines I have done.
  • mariabrii
    mariabrii Posts: 7
    I weigh about the same and have the same goal. I find it hard to keep motivation up to keep working out and if I don't work out in a few days I find it hard to get off the couch. I do try to eat healthy but my boyfriend eats junk and stays skinny and I pretend I can do that too. I am trying to start with cardio 3xs a week and do some weight training for arms legs back and abs 3-4xs a week. I want to get back to what I looked like when I started college (I used to work out religiously before college and was in great shape). They weren't kidding about the freshman 15 but I think there is also a thing called the sophomore 10.
  • kiblerkj
    kiblerkj Posts: 5 Member
    Mariabrii: I have the exact same type of boyfriend, and I know that can't be helping me, haha. That's pretty much my plan for now-- thanks for sharing!
  • kiblerkj
    kiblerkj Posts: 5 Member
    That would be fantastic, Bradykirk! Thank you very much. :)
  • journalistjen
    journalistjen Posts: 265 Member
    Whatever you do exercise-wise--don't be afraid to take breaks and don't try to keep up with everyone else who might be in better in shape.
  • sovannac
    sovannac Posts: 445 Member
    Remember it's 70% diet, 20% exercise, and 10% mental. At least for me it is. Every time I want to give up I just have to remind myself why I started in the first place. Also, don't focus on the number on the scale. Take measurements and progress pictures. You can do it.
  • kiblerkj
    kiblerkj Posts: 5 Member
    Remember it's 70% diet, 20% exercise, and 10% mental. At least for me it is. Every time I want to give up I just have to remind myself why I started in the first place. Also, don't focus on the number on the scale. Take measurements and progress pictures. You can do it.

    Thank you for the tips! :)

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