Hello All Newbie Here

kcmcnatt
kcmcnatt Posts: 3 Member
edited November 26 in Introduce Yourself
Newbie to fitness here! My name is Kc and I’m 28 years old, 5’6, 130lbs, and my goal is to ultimately get healthy, and build a more athletic body. Right now I have a “skinny fat” body and I’m over it! I decided to finally stick with it due to poor leg circulation due to diet and lack of exercise. This is my third attempt to get in shape. I’m on week 6 of calorie counting and doing at home lifting exercises. I have no idea what I’m doing half the time, but I have an active job, and do workouts varying in intensity 6 days a week followed by a protein shake (8-16oz). The hardest part is figuring out what I should and shouldn’t eat. My hope is that when I’m done with my 12 week at home program that I can move to the gym and build and tone overall (especially that booty!). Any advice is welcome just shoot me a message!

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  • rebecaesters16
    rebecaesters16 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi! I'm Rebeca, I'm 20 years old and 5'5', I'm also here for the "skinny fat" boody. I've lost 22 pounds so far (everyonce in a while I go off the wagon) and I love the app, makes tracking my food spool much easier. I live in different places at the same time so home workouts are my salvation! Hope you find MFP useful!
  • kcmcnatt
    kcmcnatt Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you! Yes I’m loving MFP so far, it makes it easier to see how bad potential food options are for me! Thanks to this I’ve cut out all sodas and have switched over to a no calorie no sugar energy drink at work. I’ve been maintaining my weight, but have seen the progress in the areas where I lost fat but gained muscle!
  • andreaen
    andreaen Posts: 365 Member
    Hi Kc!

    Great that you are finally motivated to get in shape for real this time! I used to be skinny-fat as well, and I know so very well how frustrating it can be. You are welcome to add me if you need any advice or support <3

    Just curious, which program are you doing?
  • johnw83
    johnw83 Posts: 6,219 Member
    hello how are u wow you look amazing i am john
  • TomFit18
    TomFit18 Posts: 2,585 Member
    Welcome to MFP... Feel free to add me!
  • Iron_Muscle_
    Iron_Muscle_ Posts: 5,095 Member
    Welcome. Feel free to add me for any tips and advice. I’m always happy to help if I can.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Welcome!

    This thread should help you out, it's all about recomp.. maintaining your weight and changing your body composition.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1
  • kcmcnatt
    kcmcnatt Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks everyone!
    Andreaen I’m currently doing the Ideal Shape Up 12 week Challenge. Afterwards I’m hoping to move into a gym environment in order to be able to lift more in a safe manner.
    Thank you for the link Sardelsa, this will definitely come in handy!
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