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can anyone help me get started?

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hi my names tia and i’m looking to start working out and making my body in better health, i have no clue where to start im not sure how much protein i need or what workouts i need to do, i will be working out at home with weights and im looking to work my glutes, arms, abs, and legs would anyone be able to guide me along?
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If you set up your MFP profile accurately, MFP will give you starting goals for calories, protein, fats, and carbs. It's not necessary to be exactly exact on those every single day, but they're a reasonable starting guide for someone new. You can use those for a while, as you learn more about nutrition and how your personal body responds to what you eat.
The very most ideal way to learn about working out is to hire a well-credentialed personal trainer for a few sessions, to get help with starting up and to make sure we know how to do the exercises in ways that minimize injury risk . . . but I know that's not possible for everyone. You might also find "how to strength train" classes at a local fitness center, YMCA, or community education program. (I'm talking about classes that are like personal training in a manageable-sized group, not the fast-paced classes where a large bunch of people fling dumbbells around to music, in big groups that usually aren't well supervised as to correct form!)
For strength workouts, there's a thread here where other MFP people share strength training programs that have worked well for them. That's here:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
While I think it's best for a total beginner to use a professionally-designed beginner program rather than winging it on their own (in the case where a personal trainer is not an option), this thread has good content for more of a DIY approach to programming, but also has useful background information that can help even if you choose a program like those in the previously-linked thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10920257/how-to-set-up-a-weightlifting-routine
Don't be afraid to start. Learning as you go tends to happen. Best wishes!
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Almost everyone agrees that eating (daily) 0.7g of protein per pound of body weight is a good amount for people who are weight training. Some people suggest more, but there's a diminishing returns factor that varies depending on the person.
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