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New Member here - getting pumped!

Roberto8604
Roberto8604 Posts: 1
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone, I'm excited/anxious to start working on my weight again after a much too-long hiatus from the gym. I want to shed 50 lbs before I start to tone up the muscle. For you veterans out there, what is a good way to start shedding the lbs without bulking up?

Yesterday was the last soda I'm gonna drink for a long time and I've been cutting back on how many cigarettes I smoke so hopefully I can run and not kill myself. The plan is to get down to 2 - 5 cigarettes per day by New Year's so I can quit for my resolution.

Any tips or advice for a workout noob like myself?

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  • Maryjaneshoes
    Maryjaneshoes Posts: 169 Member
    Welcome to.MFP, this site is amazing! Good luck with the weight loss and quitting cigarettes. You can do it! Feel free to add me if you need any support/motivation!
  • athenawho
    athenawho Posts: 253
    Robert, I'm so glad you're doing this! I hope I didn't force you into it....


    ...but if I did, then oh well, we'll get to do this together!!!
  • babydull
    babydull Posts: 727 Member
    Hi and welcome. Please feel free to add me. I suggest that focusing on cardio, drinking water and portion size will be your best bet.
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    Robert, I'm so glad you're doing this! I hope I didn't force you into it....


    ...but if I did, then oh well, we'll get to do this together!!!

    Working Together Makes It Work!!!!! And Who Better Than...AthenaWho!??!!

    Welcome Robert!!! :heart:
  • kathryndc
    kathryndc Posts: 2 Member
    I am new to this site. Not sure if I am posting my first message in the right place. So enjoying this!! Started this past Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. I have a question. Is there anyway I can add copper and zinc into what is tracked?
    Thank you,
    Kathryn
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