Desperate for help!

rwgn1415
rwgn1415 Posts: 1 Member
edited February 23 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello all for pretty much my whole life i have been unhappy with my body, but its gotten to the point where i can barely look at myself in the mirror. i am 5'1 and 160 pounds. My goal is by mid September to lose 30 pounds but my ideal weight would be 120. I am desperate for help with recipes, what to eat, motivation, exercises,etc. I have been thinking about doing the jillian michaels workout videos once a day( the 30 day shred and the banish fat boost metabolism) and leisurely biking aswell. Please help i need this so bad!

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  • deckerschick
    deckerschick Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. What is your ratio of protein carbs and fat?
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    HI there.

    Have a look at this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

    Pretty much everything you need to get started and be successful is in that thread.

    Good luck
  • glasshalffull713
    glasshalffull713 Posts: 323 Member
    Jillian Michaels definitely knows her stuff. It is a tough workout though, so don't get discouraged. Try and find things you like doing, then you will be more likely to stick with it. Even if it's going for walks, doing yoga, or something lighter. Also- #1 tip: don't give up! If/when you screw up, just start again. Consistency is key! You will get better at tracking and measuring, eating, exercising, and making good choices the longer you try.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    1. Keep it simple. Don't listen to anyone who wants to tell you to cut out whole food groups or that certain foods are evil. It's all hogwash. The only thing you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit. Eat less than you burn. That's it.

    2. Buy a food scale. Seriously. You will save yourself a thousand headaches in trying to guess how much you're eating if you just go ahead and get the scale. They're pretty cheap, you can easily find one under $20. Make sure it has a tare function (to set it to zero after placing a bowl or plate on it) and different units of measurement like ounces and grams.

    3. If you want to remove more guesswork, and can afford it, get a fitness tracker of some sort: Bodymedia Fit bands are the most accurate, Fitbit is the most popular, and Garmin Vivofit, Polar Loop, Nike Fuel, etc. all have their selling points. These will give you some idea of how much you're burning throughout the day, and you'll know exactly how many calories you can eat and still lose weight. They'll also motivate you to move more.

    4. Don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, or want to take a weekend off for a special occasion or whatever. For the most part when those things happen, you're not ruining your progress, you're only delaying reaching your goal, and usually only by a day or two.

    5. If you want to accelerate looking great, lift. Lift heavy. There are some great, simple programs out there like Stronglifts and New Rules of Lifting which can give you amazing results.
  • terbusha
    terbusha Posts: 1,483 Member
    You've got this! All it takes is time and consistency, both in the kitchen and when exercising. I help to run support groups through Facebook. We have lots of people in there that are improving themselves and helping everyone else to stay accountable. We teach about proper nutrition and how to exercise. I'd be happy to chat with you about it if that is something that you're looking for.

    Allan
  • aarnwine2013
    aarnwine2013 Posts: 317 Member
    1. Keep it simple. Don't listen to anyone who wants to tell you to cut out whole food groups or that certain foods are evil. It's all hogwash. The only thing you need to lose weight is a calorie deficit. Eat less than you burn. That's it.

    2. Buy a food scale. Seriously. You will save yourself a thousand headaches in trying to guess how much you're eating if you just go ahead and get the scale. They're pretty cheap, you can easily find one under $20. Make sure it has a tare function (to set it to zero after placing a bowl or plate on it) and different units of measurement like ounces and grams.

    3. If you want to remove more guesswork, and can afford it, get a fitness tracker of some sort: Bodymedia Fit bands are the most accurate, Fitbit is the most popular, and Garmin Vivofit, Polar Loop, Nike Fuel, etc. all have their selling points. These will give you some idea of how much you're burning throughout the day, and you'll know exactly how many calories you can eat and still lose weight. They'll also motivate you to move more.

    4. Don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day, or want to take a weekend off for a special occasion or whatever. For the most part when those things happen, you're not ruining your progress, you're only delaying reaching your goal, and usually only by a day or two.

    5. If you want to accelerate looking great, lift. Lift heavy. There are some great, simple programs out there like Stronglifts and New Rules of Lifting which can give you amazing results.

    This is great advice. The only thing I'd add, it's a process. It takes time. Also, you can do this!! Find something you love exercise wise and stick to it!
  • ninav1980
    ninav1980 Posts: 514 Member
    set mini goals that you know are attainable. Dont focus on your entire weight loss all at once. Work for 5lbs and then set another goal and so forth. Same with exercise, for me it was running. I just ran a little more each day and eventually worked up to a 10k. As far as the eating, obviously you know this will have to change but doesnt have to be drastic. Stay within your calories and you can eat what you want (just smaller portions of course). Its normal to slip up at first, the key is to keep going. Even if you eat a big mac, large fries and milkshake. Start your very next meal the right way all over again. Dont let that stop you. The minute you see results, these slips will come few and far between.
  • UmmSqueaky
    UmmSqueaky Posts: 715 Member
    Welcome. Stop. Take a deep breath. Read this thread - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    I'm about where you are now (although I started out 40 lbs heavier), and I hope to be to 130 by November. Don't beat yourself up if you don't lose 30 lbs by September - so long as you're working and losing weight, it's all good. Work to make sustainable changes you can keep up for a lifetime, so that you lose the weight and keep it off. Log into MFP every day and log your food every day to keep yourself accountable.
  • FitnessLover001
    FitnessLover001 Posts: 188 Member
    All of this is great advice! Like stated before, food scales are a necessity and you want to make sure you measure everything! I go far enough into measuring out how much peanut butter I consume.

    People may tell you you are becoming too obsessive over it, but always remember, YOU are on your way to the right track and right way of living life, they aren't. Do what you want to do and ignore the others trying to stall your progress!

    I also have a rule of thumb, if I like a certain food that I will always eat (healthy/non healthy), I DON'T cut it out. I'm not going to give it up for 3 months and lose all this weight and then go back to eating it, because that will make me gain it right back. Just fit it into your diet and you will be okay!

    Stay focused, but remember this is a journey for the rest of your life, so if you want that cupcake, eat that cupcake. Enjoy your life, and know that you will have bad days and good days, but wake up everyday determined to reach your goals!
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