Hi everyone I am very unfit
maggiedenning5182
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Hi all,
I am new to this and I would like to work really hard to see my grandchildren one day. I am extremely unfit and am not used to eating healthy at all, my friend recommended the 30 day shred but I could only manage 10 minutes before I had to stop. Anyone got any tips for how to get healthy and any exercise techniques for a beginner.
Thanks
I am new to this and I would like to work really hard to see my grandchildren one day. I am extremely unfit and am not used to eating healthy at all, my friend recommended the 30 day shred but I could only manage 10 minutes before I had to stop. Anyone got any tips for how to get healthy and any exercise techniques for a beginner.
Thanks
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I am new to this as well. It's my first week and so far I feel very focused. Just take it one day at a time.....and if you fall off track get yourself back on the very next day. Feel free to add me as a friend. We can do this!0
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I started with walking. Got some good shoes fitted which made a huge difference. Then I started with just walking around the block, when that got easy I graduated to walks around the neighbourhood. Now most days I take the kids and we walk around 6km. Now that I am a bit fitter I am finding adding other exercise a lot easier. I spend a bit of time at the pool doing aqua aerobics which is great as well, plus have just started week 2 of the couch to 5k app. Never thought I would be able to jog a bit when I started walking at the end of last year!0
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I sucked at the 30 day shred at first too, that's an even better reason to do it! If you can only do it for 10 minutes, pause it and take a breather - then do 10 more minutes! The ladies in the video had 5lb weights and I only had 10's on me, and I was super out of shape, so it hurt a LOT lol. But after 3-4 days I got much much better at it
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You can do this!!! When I first started actually working out, I was the same way... But each day you gotta try again, and eventually your body will get stronger little by little. Maybe start simpler... Take brisk walks a few times a week!! You just have to work your way up! Good luck feel free to add me, always looking for extra motivation!!! 0
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I started walking for about 4 week, and now I doing a step aerobics 3 time a week. I believe the walk help to be able to do the step class. i walked the 3 miles a day for 4 week, walmart has a pedometeo for 9.00 tell you the mile/calories and steps. Good Luck0
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This is my first day on mfp but if your just starting out with exercising I would start with walking if your in an area you can do so even if its a mile or less walking is the best workout.
I just started doing this found it on pinterest
0:00Squat thrusts
0:20Rest
0:30Mountian climbers
0:50Rest
1:00High knees
1:20Rest
1:30jumping jacks
1:50Rest
2:00Squat thrusts
2:20Rest
2:30Mountian climbers
2:50Rest
3:00High knees
3:20Rest
3:30Jumping jacks
3:50Rest
4:00Done
Its a 4 min workout that burns the same amount of calories as running 40-60 mins and it keeps your metabolism burning for the next 36 hours atleast that's what it said on pintrest lol
Good luck and I hope you find a workout that works for you0 -
Just keep in mind that you don't have to do everything at once.
Start with walking, around the block, around the park, around the mall... It matters not. Just get up.
As for food, it's okay to start slow. Cut out the crap, add more real food, and log EVERYTHING!
(And the 30 Day Shred is too tough for me as well!)
Feel free to add me.0 -
Hi all,
I am new to this and I would like to work really hard to see my grandchildren one day. I am extremely unfit and am not used to eating healthy at all, my friend recommended the 30 day shred but I could only manage 10 minutes before I had to stop. Anyone got any tips for how to get healthy and any exercise techniques for a beginner.
Thanks
This is a really easy one. I'm glad I happened to see it. The best zero cost workout you can do is to walk on the spot instead of sitting while you watch television. You are in complete control of the difficulty and duration. I started last year and now I jog a marathon while watching 3 movies on Netflix.0 -
Just try your best and each time you'll find that you can do a little bit longer! I agree, walking is a great, easy place to start building up some cardio. You'll be fit in no time. Just make it a goal to go longer, further or faster each walk. If you're interested in doing more than just walking, use the couch to 5K app and you'll be running in no time. You can do this. Don't compare yourself to anyone but you and you'll find yourself getting better each week. Best of luck to you!0
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Why don't you give Daily Burn True Beginner a try? There's a 30 day free trial, and after that it's only $10/mo. I haven't exercised in years, seriously in years, and the workouts are challenging but they are doable!0
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It starts with nutrition. As they say, "You are what you eat." Nutrition is the key for getting fit. Once you consistently eat healthy, the physical results will come.0
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This is my first day on mfp but if your just starting out with exercising I would start with walking if your in an area you can do so even if its a mile or less walking is the best workout.
I just started doing this found it on pinterest
0:00Squat thrusts
0:20Rest
0:30Mountian climbers
0:50Rest
1:00High knees
1:20Rest
1:30jumping jacks
1:50Rest
2:00Squat thrusts
2:20Rest
2:30Mountian climbers
2:50Rest
3:00High knees
3:20Rest
3:30Jumping jacks
3:50Rest
4:00Done
Its a 4 min workout that burns the same amount of calories as running 40-60 mins and it keeps your metabolism burning for the next 36 hours atleast that's what it said on pintrest lol
Good luck and I hope you find a workout that works for you
omg I tried this and felt like I was going to die lol I felt pretty crummy because I missed my workout because it was raining and I did this and I struggled through it but did it. Felt like my hear twas going to burst out of my chest 5 minutes after the workout so it must be doing something.0 -
I sometimes watch the vampire diaries which doing sit ups, yoga, or squats. I even tried watching netflix while I was walking on the treadmill. I found it made me feel dizzy. But after a while I adjusted.
The 30 Day Shred is a hard workout to begin with. You need to build yourself up to bigger exercises. I started off with doing a light/moderate yoga routine for ten minutes here and there and walking at a leisurely pace for 20 mins. Now I do yoga for 40-60 minutes and walk for 40-60 and often try doing 20 minutes of circuit training. It took a while. But after a while your body can take it without it hurting so much the next day!
Good luck on your journey, I wish you the best!0 -
30 day shred is a great place to start. Don't worry if you can only do 10 minutes. That's half! Just keep at it, taking breaks when and where you need until you can do the whole thing. I started with 30 day shred when I was super unfit myself and 30 pounds overweight, and it opened up my love for fitness. It can happen for you, too!0
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You may start with walking ,Leslie Sansone's home walking videos are good. Search youtube and buy if you like it.
I started 24 lbs heavier ,my knees literally groaning under the weight. I did five mile video and it helped to get me moving.
Try to log everything religiously at first and track your carb,fat and proteins, with time you will see change in your thinking
Go through the success board ,there are innumerable examples of awesome people, who have battled with all sorts of medical conditions and won a healthy body for themselves.
Good luck0 -
This is my first day on mfp but if your just starting out with exercising I would start with walking if your in an area you can do so even if its a mile or less walking is the best workout.
I just started doing this found it on pinterest
0:00Squat thrusts
0:20Rest
0:30Mountian climbers
0:50Rest
1:00High knees
1:20Rest
1:30jumping jacks
1:50Rest
2:00Squat thrusts
2:20Rest
2:30Mountian climbers
2:50Rest
3:00High knees
3:20Rest
3:30Jumping jacks
3:50Rest
4:00Done
QIts a 4 min workout that burns the same amount of calories as running 40-60 mins and it keeps your metabolism burning for the next 36 hours atleast that's what it said on pintrest lol
Good luck and I hope you find a workout that works for you
omg I tried this and felt like I was going to die lol I felt pretty crummy because I missed my workout because it was raining and I did this and I struggled through it but did it. Felt like my hear twas going to burst out of my chest 5 minutes after the workout so it must be doing something.
I know I love doing this workout best 4 min workout ever lol0 -
I've been doing couch to 5k and it's been an awesome gentle way to slide into exercise, and I've heard it's been very effective for a lot of people. I'm approaching week 4 of the program and have already lost about 4 pounds.0
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OMG seriously did 10 minutes of the 30 day shred and today I feel like I am dying. I feel like I have been in a really bad car accident, I am absolutely shattered. I think I started too big and should perhaps adjust to just walking while watching TV or something. This site is absolutely amazing I cant believe the support. Should I rest this evening or go at the shred again I dont feel like I would manage even 2 squats!!!! :drinker:0
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My biggest problem is that I can't stick with dieting and exercising. This time I'm setting smaller goals one week at a time.0
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Start slow.
Seriously. Are you listening?
START SLOW.
It's very easy, once you've made the decision to get fit, to run full speed ahead into some workouts that are way over your head, get exhausted and sore, and give up. It's easy to get burned out with enthusiasm before you've really even given your body a chance to catch up. Please don't do that.
30 day shred really is a good beginner workout, with lots of cardio and a bit of strength, but don't even worry about finishing it at first. I didn't, and I was very fit just a few years ago, and not terribly overweight now. That first day kicked my *kitten*, and I was sore for three days after.
If you did 10 minutes this time, take a break until you're not so sore that you're in agony, then do 15 minutes. Work your way up. The first time you complete the video without stopping, you'll be on top of the world! Come back here and tell us so we can cheer with you!
Walk. Every day, if you can, since you can do that even if you're sore. If you're feeling frisky, jog for 10 seconds every 5 minutes. Work your way up to jogging 10 seconds and walking 1 minute, then jogging 30 seconds, etc. until you are moving faster and farther and burning more calories. But again, start slow.
When you're watching TV, do something. Get up and do 20 squats, see how long you can hold a plank, do some girly push-ups, even if it's just walking around the house during commercials, do something. Move. It all adds up.
This is not a race. Having a plan with incremental gains will definitely keep you more motivated than just trying to jump right in the deep end.0 -
A good pair of walking shoes to start with. Eat less and move more. No need for anything too extreme or difficult.0
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thanks so much I really think your spot on I enjoy dancing so I will start small just getting up and dancing with the girls and walking on the spot :-)0
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Good for you for taking the first steps toward fitness.
Just be honest with yourself and be kind to yourself. Don't let small stumbles knock you off the 'fitness horse'. You'll do great!0 -
Leslie Sansone Just Walk DVDs are great - inexpensive and can be found even at Walmart.0
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I do a 30-60 minute treadmill run at 4 MPH (120 BPM average), lifting weights set to the particular muscle group. Chest today, Back tomorrow, Legs, Shoulders and Lastly arms along with Abs exercises in the morning. I also picked up T-25 for an easy to do 25 minute workout to lose body fat in my core.0
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OMG seriously did 10 minutes of the 30 day shred and today I feel like I am dying. I feel like I have been in a really bad car accident, I am absolutely shattered. I think I started too big and should perhaps adjust to just walking while watching TV or something. This site is absolutely amazing I cant believe the support. Should I rest this evening or go at the shred again I dont feel like I would manage even 2 squats!!!! :drinker:
well done for giving it a go. i remember doing 30 day shred and thought i could die and it would be jillians fault. if i sat down it hurt even just to laugh would hurt but i think its a good place to start. it really does get easier.0 -
thanks so much I really think your spot on I enjoy dancing so I will start small just getting up and dancing with the girls and walking on the spot :-)
check out you tube I have tried hip hop abs with my daughter and that was fun. also leslie sansone has loads of walking at home on you tube. good luck0
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