Hi everyone, newbie here needing new friends

Hi newbie, another newbie and also in need of friends... I used to be in shape, but a depression and some other stuff happend. So I am back in business. Maybe we can help each other. What do you do when it comes to exercise?

Problem is with steps that it doesn't work with my tomtom runner and I can't log them.

Hello, I'm new here too. I'd like to be friends with you ladies. I'm on a mission to lose as much weight as I can before my 50th birthday on August 1 of this year. @angel4732, I started by figuring out how I felt physically then researching ways to fix them on the internet. Like, I put on a huge amount of weight in my middle. I have a 35 inch waist and diabetes runs in my family...not good. I also developed high-blood pressure or was just recently diagnosed with it last year, another silent killer. I don't want to live like that, miserable and on medication, for the rest of my life. Also, my youngest son moved out on his own. It is just me and the Mr now. I want our next years to active and fun. My research showed me what could be causing my issues and now it's and experiment. I'm going to try different methods until I find the one that works. I started on a journey toward a ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting as my first approach. I chose it because it fit in with my current lifestyle and once my body adapts to using fat for fuel instead of sugar I'm sure I'll reap the benefits I'm looking for -- Increased energy and a slender figure. Maybe we can encourage each other.

@Jodelieh, I used to be in shape too. I was a bodybuilder for a while but not in the extreme sense. Right now I walk a lot more but I hope to get back in the gym soon. I've also tried hot yoga but I didn't like it. I didn't mind the heat so much but the class is so long and I never experienced the energy boost I was supposed to from it. I was always exhausted when I finished. When I finish strength training I always feel like I could conquer to world. So, I'm working on bringing that back into my life. But I'm starting with body-weight exercises. After all this body has 30 lbs it never had to push around before.

It's nice to meet you both.

Newbie here...in search of friends to help and motivate on this journey to healthy...add me

BigDougie1211 wrote: »

Add me ya filthy animals.
I eat badly, drink too much and probably swear an inappropriate amount.
But I'm losing weight, having fun and hugely encouraging.

Hey funny guy,

losing weight and eating badly is not really a good combo, but losing weight and having fun can be part of it.
I am not filthy and only a beast when working out, but I will add you

Jodelieh wrote: »

Hi newbie, another newbie and also in need of friends... I used to be in shape, but a depression and some other stuff happend. So I am back in business. Maybe we can help each other. What do you do when it comes to exercise?

I am not a newb here...have been here before (2013) and am back again, to get back on track. I am 43, into heavy lifting (I cycle to and from work every day) and looking to get stronger and fitter and leaner in the process. I walk a lot too as I find it relaxing.

Welcome angel! You can do it! Just keep focused and remember what you came here for...always be working towards those goals and when you have an off day, ( and you will) remember it's just one day in the rest of your life....health and fitness is about life change

Hey!!! Welcome!