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    Where to start?

    Posts: 263 Member
    edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
    I've decided that it's time to get healthy, fit, lean and toned. I know the diet is a big part but where do I start?

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    • Posts: 529 Member
      If you dont already own one, purchase a food scale, and start tracking your intake for a couple weeks. See how much you are actually taking in, and record it here.

      Pick an activity you enjoy, and start setting aside 30 mins 3x a week to do it. Walking, jogging, playing tennis, roller skating ... doesnt matter.

      To get lean ( lose weight ) you have to eat at a caloric deficit. This app will help you calculate that.

      To get toned, you actually have to work the muscle groups in question. This can be accomplished with weight lifting, body weight exercises, resistance bands, etc. A quick google search can find dozens of beginner exercise routines of various types. Pick something that looks interesting, and try it out.

      As far as nutrition ( healthy/clean/etc ), a google search or a walk down the appropriate isle in a book store will provide many options/alternatives. Again, pick something you can stick to ... wont do any good if you stop after a month.

    • Posts: 9,487 Member
      Start by logging everything you put in your mouth. Invest in a food scale, learn to use the recipe builder. Once you've done some logging for a while start to look where you need to adjust.
    • Posts: 168 Member
      edited May 2015
      Log everything you eat, make healthier choices (not necessary a lot at once), and find an activity you enjoy and do it.
      Karen
    • Posts: 6 Member
      One day at a time! Supprt supprt support!!!!
    • Posts: 263 Member
      Got a scale and measuring everything. Trying to eat healthy, doing ok I think :)
    • Posts: 190 Member
      sexymom04 wrote: »
      I've decided that it's time to get healthy, fit, lean and toned. I know the diet is a big part but where do I start?

      Download myfitnesspal, set your goal, stay under budget, join a gym, and begin logging and eatting better RIGHT NOW. Don't wait until tomorrow or next week. I believe starting right away is what got me focused. I've lost 56 lbs in less than a year, good luck!
    • Posts: 6,553 Member
      Look up the guide into sexy pants on here. Unless someone can post the link in this thread.
    • Posts: 6,553 Member
      Nevermind I found it.
      http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
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