Where to even get started?!

NYCGamerGirl
NYCGamerGirl Posts: 1
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys! I'm having a bit of trouble here. I'm starting off my weight loss journey but I'm convinced I'm doing it wrong. I know, no right or wrong way. However, I see A LOT of people talking about leg day and chest day, etc. I'm mostly into cardio and I do a lot of yoga.

Is there a specific guideline I should be following? I'm now 168 (lost 3.8 lbs in 2 weeks) trying to get down to 150 at least. As said before, I'm eating healthy and doing cardio (mostly walking/running) and yoga.

Can anyone help me with some type of checklist or guideline as to what to do right if I'm doing anything wrong?

Thanks!

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  • Poods71
    Poods71 Posts: 502 Member
    Everyone had a different type of exercise they enjoy. If you enjoy cadio then that's what to do. If you do something you enjoy your are more likely to stick to it longterm. Exercise and eat at a deficit and you will lose healthily, don't overthink it and make it too complicated. Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    Most people here will say to add weight lifting. You can either alternate upper body days and lower body days, or do everything each time and have a rest day or two in between. You shouldn't be stressing the same muscles too often, they need time to heal between each work out. By all means keep the cardio, but it's good to add some weight lifting in there too if you want to.

    Whatever exercise you're doing though, as long as you stick within your calories you'll lose weight. You could do no exercise at all and still lose weight, but you'll look and feel better at the end if you do some.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Counting calories on MFP is definitely a good start. You're right, there is no right or wrong way, and it largely depends on what your goals are. Are you just wanting to lose weight, or do you want to build muscle too? Do you have any fitness goals? You don't have a lot of weight to lose, so I would advise you to just be patient in general. 3.8 pounds in 2 weeks is pretty good, but be prepared for that rate of weight loss to slow down at some point.

    As far as doing anything wrong, just be honest with yourself on your food logging and stay active, no matter what exercise you do. Get a heart rate monitor if you don't have one already, that way you won't overestimate your calories burned. Also, weigh all your food so you won't underestimate portions and serving size.
  • ibleedunionblue
    ibleedunionblue Posts: 324 Member
    Keep it simple: Healthy diet & exercise. Choose an exercise program that you enjoy and can sustain. (i.e. biking, jogging, a group cardio workout, or whatever motivates you)
  • loveculturefitmom
    loveculturefitmom Posts: 6
    Hi, I am exactly where you are . I am down to 165 lbs. not losing anymore for some reason so this week I change from cardio to weight lifting. I can tell you it is the best . you feel a lot better toning your body and shape. try to do some weight lifting and cardio . the leg and chest day thing is just some people don't like to work their whole body at the same time so they divide they workout into section. Like one day you only work your leg, next lower body, abs......
  • msmonique95
    msmonique95 Posts: 33 Member
    You are NOT doing it wrong at all. I used to only do cardio and doing that along with my eating habits, I lost 15 pounds in less than 2 months. Now, I want to focus on my mid-section more, so I've added running outside and some major ab workouts. On my rest days, I don't really rest, I will do a little bit of free weights to help tone. You have to do what is working for you. Your weight loss journey is not going to be same as anyone else's so don't stress about what others are doing.

    As long as you work out and stay within your calorie guidelines, you will lose weight. Take it one day at a time. Wishing you well on your journey.
  • FitFabFlirty92
    FitFabFlirty92 Posts: 384 Member
    The people talking about leg and chest days are heavy lifters. Contrary to popular belief on this site, you do not need heavy lifting to get in good shape. Yoga is a GREAT strength training exercise, and you can definitely build some nice definition in your arms and legs by doing that consistently. You're on the right track, you only need to worry about hitting the gym and grabbing a barbell if it's something you are genuinely interested in, not because it's being shoved down your throat by the people on here. :)

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