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angela080881
angela080881 Posts: 1 Member
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Ok am really new to this, over the past year I’ve put on a lot of weight, I just need some friendly advice on where to start, like what to eat and what sort of exercise to do xxx

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  • Cowsfan1
    Cowsfan1 Posts: 7,937 Member
    Just log your calories daily and stay within the deficit- then mix in some easy exercise- even if it’s just a 15 min walk - start somewhere - read the success story thread lots of advice and opinions in there - good luck
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    You can't out-train a junk diet ( I know; I've tried ).

    other pearls of wisdom:

    Be consistent.
    When you stumble (and everyone does), it's how you respond that counts.
    Don't be afraid of the gym and make the most of your workouts. ( weights are your friend.)
    It's going to take time, trial & error to achieve fitness. Be patient.

    Best of luck!



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  • amorfati601070
    amorfati601070 Posts: 2,890 Member
    edited December 2018
    You shoudl eat food, drink water.
    Cowsfan1 wrote: »
    Just log your calories daily and stay within the deficit- then mix in some easy exercise- even if it’s just a 15 min walk - start somewhere - read the success story thread lots of advice and opinions in there - good luck
    Pretty much. Just keep at it..Give yourself time to develop these healthy habits!
  • Dude_It_Is_Time
    Dude_It_Is_Time Posts: 16 Member
    I was overwhelmed at first. But it was actually about taking one small step at a time. And after a while I was running at losing weight. There are many things to be said, but it would be hard in this small space.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited December 2018
    angela080881 wrote: »
    Ok am really new to this, over the past year I’ve put on a lot of weight, I just need some friendly advice on where to start, like what to eat and what sort of exercise to do xxx

    Put your stats into My Fitness Pal - choose an appropriate weekly weight loss goal (no more than 1% of your current weight).

    Eat food you like, but be sure to measure and log it first. Stay within your stated My Fitness Pal calorie goal.

    If you choose to exercise (it's not required) - log that. Eat a portion of those calories too. Only a portion of those "earned" calories because they are estimated. Most people start with 50-75%.

    Over time you can tweak your food choices, fit in more activity, and adjust exercise calories. Like Dude_It_Is_Time pointed out, take one step at a time. Learn as you go.

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