New to My fitness

Lucinda1013
Lucinda1013 Posts: 27 Member
edited November 9 in Introduce Yourself
Hello from sunny Florida. I just started a couple of days ago because I really need to lose weight. Looking forward to tips and motivation.

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  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    :bigsmile: Hello and welcome! Sunny Florida too! Friend me if you'd like
  • ajalcazar
    ajalcazar Posts: 76 Member
    Welcome! I like to motivate people because I am in the same boat and need all the motivation I can get. Feel free to add me.
  • CristiLynnB
    CristiLynnB Posts: 13
    I wish I were in Sunny Florida :)
    You can do this! Just some basic rules to follow (and I definitely need to follow my own advice!!)
    1. Portion control!!
    2. More proteins than carbs. Do NOT cut carbs all the way out. They are what your body and brain use for fuel.
    3. Exercise more days than not. Try to mix cardio with strength/resistance training. Circuit training is awesome!
    4. Understand that this is a "marathon" and not a "sprint"! You will not shrink overnight! Keep going no matter what and don't quit!
    5. Stay positive! If you stray from the Diet/Fitness Straight and Narrow, dust yourself off and get back right.
    6. Remember that liquid calories are still calories!! Monitor your alcohol, sweet tea, lemonade, soft drink, ect intakes!

    Never give up on yourself :)
  • johnb99
    johnb99 Posts: 13
    Hello and welcome from Florida as well, good luck on your journey and feel free to add me for support if you would like
  • alicepoppyh
    alicepoppyh Posts: 88
    Hello from Ireland! Feel free to add me, I'm just a couple of weeks in, and it really does help to see other people doing the same, and get/give words of encouragement. Good luck with it, and *stay positive*
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Hello! Having a support system for this journey is a must! Feel free to add me as a friend. People are generally awesome here! :bigsmile:
  • spinqueen72
    spinqueen72 Posts: 406 Member
    Welcome!!
  • spinqueen72
    spinqueen72 Posts: 406 Member
    Hello from sunny Florida. I just started a couple of days ago because I really need to lose weight. Looking forward to tips and motivation.

    Add me if you'd like!!!
  • djclyde13
    djclyde13 Posts: 6
    Welcome. I have found My Fitness Pal, and the people on it to be great for the most part.

    1. Portion Control is the best advise I can give you.
    2. Exercise when you can.
    3. Tons of water!

    Good Luck

    It really is that simple...with a little discipline thrown in for good measure.
  • crhern59
    crhern59 Posts: 6 Member
    HOLA-HELLO, I'M ALSO STARTING AND I LOVE THIS!!
  • Lucinda1013
    Lucinda1013 Posts: 27 Member
    thank you all for the warm welcome.....this site is great so far

    great tips
  • kayladreams
    kayladreams Posts: 17 Member
    Hey I added you! I'm new as well, just started 2 days ago! :) Hope we can help motivate and support each other!!
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