Heya, newbie here
As my title suggests, I'm a freshmen at University who has quite a bit of weight I need to shed. A sports injury from last year left me with a metal plate in my knee and I lost the ability to do sports for 8 mo. After that I just lost my confidence to get back into things. But now I'm ready to change that.
No experience here nor any idea on the best way to lose weight. All I know is that I want to get healthy and make it a lifestyle. Any diet suggestions and ideas would be great, as well as any exercises that have worked for people. Diet wise I have to abide by a meal plan 5 days a week so I can never be 100% there, but I think watching calories and adding stuff like fruit would help? I've said I'm a university student so I have access to a gym and weights and I intend to use them. I have my schedule set up so I'm walking a lot around campus too. That said, I detest running and snow will limit my outdoor activities come winter. Aside from that, open to anything so any and all help will be appreciated!
Stats/Goals: I'm currently 5'8 and 215 lbs. I'd like to get my medium frame back as well as my muscle. Ideally, I'd like to be 155-160 around January and 150 or lower by summer. Basically 65+ lbs total...it's a lot but with my motivation and age I think it's reasonable within that timeframe? What type of success have you all seen? Just trying to get some ideas.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply!
"Underdog" Seeking Wisdom & Motivation
NEMom gave you some great advice. I think if you do a little research about dieting, watch your calories and/or bad carbs, add some healthy foods, lose some foods you know aren't good for you, and pick up some exercising, then with patience and determination, you'll be able to lose that weight without too much trouble. Just remember, it's not a fast process, and like the sports you used to be involved in, it takes discipline. Good luck! You can do it!
