New but Excited to loose weight and be Healthier

BLMitchell208 · June 2014

Hi, my name is Brenda and I have struggled with my weight since having my children. My friend told me about this site and how supportive everyone is so here I am. I know I'm a stress eater so planning my daily meals is very important for me. Sometimes I struggle with being under calories but I'm trying to make better, healthier food choices and snack in between. Exercise hasn't been at the top of my list but as of yesterday when I joined I made up my mind it was going to be. I was very excited to see mowing my lawn even on a riding mower was exercise, lol I love to mow my lawn. But today is get back on my treadmill day, which I also enjoy...slow and steady.

dreamer48216 · June 2014

So glad you are here! We can do it and this time we are going to!!!

siminske · June 2014

You can do this,

kilverstone · June 2014

You made the decision and you're here, that's half the battle. One day at a time, one workout at a time, one pound at a time.

Feel free to friend me if you'd like support.

Monkey_Business · June 2014

Nice to meet you Brenda, Friend Request Sent

srslybritt · June 2014

Welcome, Brenda! There are lots of great threads on here for beginners if you ever have questions. You should be able to use the search function and find them fairly easily.

Best of luck!

ETA: Or follow those links down there. Good stuff, promise.
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_HeartsOnFire_ · June 2014

This is everything I got...

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Good luck! You can do this!

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