New and need friends.

New2run88
New2run88 Posts: 5 Member
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I am new to this tracking on a computer kind of thing. Could use some friends for motivation and support.

I am a big guy. I have a great wife and two wonderful daughters, 4 and 2 years old. I will be 42 years old next month and realize I am spiraling down to a place that I don't want to be. I need to lose a lot of weight. I want to start running, but I am starting slow. So, any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • catherinelauraohare
    catherinelauraohare Posts: 10 Member
    Welcome:) and goodluck with your weight loss!
  • CamillaHerold
    CamillaHerold Posts: 60 Member
    Great that you have made this decision! Start very slowly, all walking at first, and build a foundation. Build strength slowly so that you don't get injured. Consider getting a heart rate monitor so you can keep an eye on your exertion level and stay in the fat burning zone. Example: Polar FT4, about $50. Do some research; there are lots of training strategies out there for how to gradually move from walking to jogging to running. There are some amazing stories on this site, you should find some very motivating people! Log everything, every day. Best of luck to you in your efforts!
  • CamillaHerold
    CamillaHerold Posts: 60 Member
    ...And friend me if you like. I log every day and like to look at my friends' diaries for meal ideas and exercise motivation.
  • Red_Dwarf74
    Red_Dwarf74 Posts: 38 Member
    Feel free to add me. I am a very big bloke and on the same path that you find yourself In.
  • kregerems
    kregerems Posts: 100 Member
    Welcome. Check out my profile and add me if you want. I've been were you are at about the same age.
  • SaraPro1210
    SaraPro1210 Posts: 1
    Hi everyone. I'm new to this. Trying to lose 50 lbs. Good luck to everyone out there.
  • qreenlove
    qreenlove Posts: 1
    Hi, everyone feel free to add me I want to go through this challenge with others:-) I have lost 65lbs since last year.
  • Onugent01
    Onugent01 Posts: 17 Member
    I just added you as a friend ???? The support you get here is amazing, log everything and start slow. There's lots of apps and info out there to get you started on running. I never ran in my life and didn't think I could, started the couch to 5k app in January and I'm really enjoying running now, I've ran two 5k races in pretty good time and I've even run 10k in training something I never thought I could do. The benefits are so much more than weight loss, you'll have more energy, better muscle definition, and you'll be inspiring your family and friends so go on and give it a try! I'm on here throughout the day every day so if you have any q's or need someone to kick you out the door for a run I'll be there!

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