Fat but fit

BerryH
BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone. What an incredible resource MyFitnessPal is, I'm hoping it's the one which will finally help me achieve my fitness goals.

About 14 years ago I lost a lot of weight before my 30th birthday through starting exercising and recording the exact number of calories in everything I ate.

I achieved my goals and was left with an abiding love for fitness, I've run 5Ks, 10Ks, one (very, very slow!) marathon and a triathlon. I also love trying new equipment and classes at the gym.

For several years now I've completely failed to keep an eye on my eating and I'm heavier than ever - 14st (196lbs) at 5' 8". It's now affecting my everyday life and my fitness has slipped just because I'm not capable of doing what I used to, and I'm afraid it's getting into a vicious cycle. For instance, I got stuck on one particular session of a beginner's 10K plan (I'm having to start from scratch again) and had to do it four times over until I completed it. It was 5 mins walking warm-up then 3 mins run and 2 mins walk repeated 7 times then a 5 minute cool down. I had to reduce my goal pace just to get through it.

I can absolutely tell my weight is the main thing holding me back. Well, no more. Today's the day I start recording everything on MyFitnessPal. That "calories remaining" feature is a real eye-opener, but just knowing "stop now" could be the boost I need.

I'll keep you posted :)

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  • ashers1819
    ashers1819 Posts: 160 Member
    Good luck, the diary is an incredible tool. I like being able to see what areas of my diet I am lacking in and which areas I am overindulging.

    If you need any support just add us as friends, You'd be amazed what a big difference it makes to your motivation!
  • SortaBadass
    SortaBadass Posts: 46 Member
    Good luck to you! I am also a former athlete gone soft, and I know I'm definitely motivated to reclaim my body.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Thanks for your welcomes. I've been doing the beginner's 10K three times a week and half-heartedly do the odd bit of weights and swimming. I want to step it up to exercising most, if not all, days.

    I started Jillian Michaels' 30-day shred today, which I've heard so much about here and elsewhere. Should be a good standby for non gym days.

    Myself and a friend are taking part in the Zest Girl's Big Adventure race in June - a bit of running, cycling, kayaking and 'surprise challenges'! Sounds like great fun, but I'll need to be fighting fit and re-learn how to cycle!

    First day complete. Just entering my food and drink for the day made me feel a lot more in control. Finding out I had enough left for half a glass of wine was a bonus!
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