Hi there! I'm new to this site, but not so new to trying to lose weight. So far, I've managed to plan my meals and cook at home most of the time. However, it's the exercise routine I have trouble following. I think I get unmotivated, which is why I need some help forming good, well-stated, goals. Can anyone help me with this?
A little about me: I'm 30 yrs old, 5'8" tall, and 185 lbs. I want to lose weight and tone myself back up, and I know that i need a mixture of cardio and weight lifting. I've been able to get into the gym consistently 3 times a week, but I don't feel like that's enough. I feel better - I built my endurance up from 10 minutes to 60 minutes on the treadmill - but I'm not seeing any weight loss. Everything I've read says to start slowly, but when should I start seeing weight loss?
I'm getting confused and discouraged. What is a good short term goal? What about daily goals and weekly goals that I've heard about? In the long term, I would like to lose a total of 40 pounds, but I have no idea of a healthy time frame for that.
Ugh, what a frustrating mess
Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.