new with 20 lbs to lose - want a leaner me!

Ohiopugmom
Ohiopugmom Posts: 43 Member
edited September 28 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there! I have had the app on my phone for a while, but I need a little more accountability so I am going to frequent the forums :)

Details in my sig. Overall, I am pretty happy with my size, I just want to be stronger, more toned, more in shape (not feel winded chasing after my kiddos!) and lose the belly.

It seems my belly is where all my fat goes. I look at my mom and see that she has the same shape I am headed for and I want to do everything I can to break the cycle.

My weakness is pepsi and chocolate......:)

Nice to "meet" everyone and good luck on your journeys!

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  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Welcome Ohiopugmom,

    Abs starts in the kitchen. Eat healthy, drink water, do cardio and strength training. We can't spot reduce. Fat will come off where it wants to come off first.

    Do core exercises to strengthen your core and do both strengthen and trimming ab workouts. Crunches, sit ups, basically floor abs workouts strengthen your abs. Do standing ab workouts that consists of twisting moves to trim the waist.

    Do you do Tae Bo?
  • Charmonix
    Charmonix Posts: 11 Member
    I know what you mean about Pepsi, soda is my weakness too!

    Good luck with your journey!!
  • abellante_0205
    abellante_0205 Posts: 368 Member
    my weakness used to be pepsi and pasta... but i cut out pepsi for good abt a year ago, i only drink it occassionally... (when i have no choice), and i have cut down pasta, but not completely...
  • aranchmom
    aranchmom Posts: 176 Member
    Welcome! I am still learning...but we can do this! I have 20lb to lose, too, and want to be stronger.
  • threekidsforme
    threekidsforme Posts: 15 Member
    Welcome! I've been trying to lose in my tummy for awhile too. I was a diet coke addict (at least 8 a day!!) I found an incredible tea that has given me my caffeine that I needed and it is only 5 cals and burns 100! One workout that I have found that helps with my tummy is Zumba! It's a fantastic workout and it's so much fun!! Good luck and if you need any help or support, message me!!

    Good luck!!
  • I've been trying to lose this same 15-20 lbs for 7 years....it's happening THIS time!
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