Blah---21 and need help!!!

jehamil
jehamil Posts: 1 Member
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hello Everyone! I've always been a bit on the curvy side...but recently--I've reached a whole new weight level. I now weight 185 lbs which is more than I have ever weighed in my life. I am almost 5 ft. 7 in....but that still puts me nearly 30 lbs overweight. I really need some help and motivation to get this weight off. My boyfriend and I are building a home together and I want to be someone in shape by the time it is completed...at least in shape enough to help move the boxes without feeling like I'm gonna pass out! If anyone has any advice--I'm open to hear it!!!

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  • ShawnaLynn
    ShawnaLynn Posts: 6 Member
    Hey hun! Congrats on the home...my advice, start now, and start slow. Simply going for a 30 min walk is a great start. When you feel ready, incorporate jogging. Jog for one min, walk for two.

    Most important thing is diet--this is 80% of it. Lean protein, veggies, and whole grains are what your body wants.

    Check out the forums at www.fitnessrxmag.com...lots of helpful info there!! Goodluck :smile:
  • voltaren
    voltaren Posts: 7
    hello.
    i think you have to start slowly.take a breeze walk for 30 minutes. bring your ipod together with you if u find it boring.
  • skinnyTR
    skinnyTR Posts: 3
    Good advice from the other folks- Diet is extremely important. Watch your calorie intake and the weight will (almost always) take care of itself. Why did I say "almost always"? Well, exercise will seal the deal. If you drop your calorie intake - AND suddenly do less exercise - you will see no results. So do as everyone tells you to: some kind of exercise. Even if you just sit in a chair and lift #2 tomato cans out to your sides for 10-15 min- add SOME kind of exercise to your lifestyle that is not there now. Combine that with the caloirie counter found on this website and- if you are honest in your reporting- keep the intake at or below what is recomended- and you WILL lose weight.

    Good luck
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,195 Member
    If you want to lose weight and are willing to make it a high priority in your life you can do it.

    Take it one day at a time

    Stay open to new ideas

    Take the time to learn about the features of MFP and make use of them

    Take baby steps.

    Drink a lot of water. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    If you work hard, you can do this. :bigsmile:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love this site. I do. This site is so motivational, supportive, easy to use, and everyone is so great here. I just wanted to wish you a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • Galleon1235
    Galleon1235 Posts: 7
    I would suggest P90X. You can go to youtube and see the results of the program. I'm currently doing the program, but it is not for someone who doesn't want to work hard.
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