Newbie to the site, any advice?

catie2006
catie2006 Posts: 3
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone,
So I'm definitely new to dieting this way, and would love anyones advice! Sometimes It's hard for me to stay motivated, but now that I just got a new job that's strictly daytime hours, I'm hoping to be able to get into the habit of eating better and exercising routinely. I used to work nights, or a combo of days/nights...very rough on the body/sleep/energy schedule.

Does anyone have any favorite at home workout dvds? I will be starting off working out at home until I start seeing some good progress, and am able to build up some momentum so I can go to a gym without looking like I'm dying after 15 min, lol!

Thanks! And feel free to add me, I would love some new friends!

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  • Mary156
    Mary156 Posts: 15
    Hi!! Im also new to this website and I LOVE IT!!!! try jillian micheals 30 day shed dvd . It works amazing. im starting it again tonight. feel free to add me as a friend for support (: good luck with your weight loss!!!
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    Welcome! Read the success stories forum. That motivates me a ton! Invite sent.

    As for the DVD - I am in love with Zumba! If you like latin style dancing - you will like Zumba.
  • vbennett7
    vbennett7 Posts: 99 Member
    I have been on here (and earnestly trying to lose) since October. I have lost 34 pounds. I have done it slowly, as you can see, through the calories it tells me to eat and some exercise. I have a lot more 'get up and go" now and wear a much smaller size. Stick with it! It is fantastic! I eat healthy food most of the time. I also look at my calorie limit as a bank account. I can decide how to spend it each day. If I REALLY want a cookie or brownie, I can have it, but it comes out of my account. I hope you have wonderful results with this site!
  • Amysgetnfit
    Amysgetnfit Posts: 231
    Welcome to mfp! This is a great site full of people willing to help keep you motivated with tips &the ideas.feel free to add me as a friend if you like.everyone has to start somewhere. Find a time of day that works best for you to work out.but if you can't work out for 30the minutes in the morning.maybe do 10great minutes 3in times a day.as long as you get moving! Funny thing is the more you do the more you end up wanting to do.unfortunately the opposite is also true. YOU CAN DO IT!
  • catie2006
    catie2006 Posts: 3
    I'll have to try it, I know Jillian's workouts tend to kick your butt, which is what I need! And I've noticed on comcast they have all the different exercise programs...sadly I'm moving in a week and won't have Comcast anymore, but I'll figure something out! lol
  • catie2006
    catie2006 Posts: 3
    Welcome! Read the success stories forum. That motivates me a ton! Invite sent.

    As for the DVD - I am in love with Zumba! If you like latin style dancing - you will like Zumba.


    I love Latin dancing, I'll definitely have to try Zumba!
  • fitby2012
    fitby2012 Posts: 167 Member
    Welcome! I have been using MFP since early July. So far, I have lost 13 lbs. The best advice I can give you is to play with your numbers. Start out with MFP's recommendations, and tailor the macronutrient breakdown and max calories as you go. I started with 1650 calories with about 50/25/25 carbs/protein/fat, and barely lost anything beyond the first week. Once I tweaked my calories to 1400 (plus eating 50%-75% of exercise calories) with 20/35/45 carbs/protein/fat, the scale moved down and it is still moving. Bottom line, accept the advice of the people on MFP, but do what works for you.

    Best of luck to you!
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