Hi all, Im new here and wanted to start off by saying HI!!! This website seems REALLY GREAT and Motivating, I love it already!!!

Ok, so I finally joined a gym after months of debate on possibly wasting the money and then not showing up. I realized that its for the best and I have to do this for ME! I've been more focused on the workout more than the food.

6 days a week 1hr! Food: same things I love, cut down on portions w/ added salads, fruits and veggies, about 1400-1600 cal a day. So far Im really enjoying the gym. Im mostly taking group class to switch it up each time which really kick my butt. If Im running late and miss a class I do 20min treadmill, 20 bike, 10 elliptical, and 10min weights! Its been over 3 weeks and I havent lost anything yet which is very frustrating, but I will keep on!

I also think I will get a new scale the one at home say Im at 230 the 2 scales at gym say 220 which I would love!! Im 28, 5'8'' and have been struggling since I was about 12. This is my heaviest.

Any advice or pointers?!

Thanks!

hey bellez23,
just got back on track myself.

what might help you is get one trainer session just to evaluate where you're at and get you going.
i learned today that i can actually run, which i haven't done in years,...
and i hope i'll keep doing it to kick start my cardio exercise.

your calorie intake may be a bit too low for you depending on how active you are.

good luck!!!

Bellez23 ... Firstly, congrats on taking charge of your life with exercise and controlled eating ...

Advice : be consistent in food and exercise, try not to yo-yo, easier said than done, I know, but it's my best advice...

Good luck, keep us posted on your progress...

Thanks!!

Yay!! Welcome! I'm a fellow newbie myself. So glad you joined a gym! I'm realy wanting to do the same. I don't have much advice for you right now, but I just want to encourage you to keep at it, even though it is frustrating. Results will show! And you'll find yourself enjoying the workout even more and more. :-)