Hi, new here...(sorry long post)

[alltheway123]

I have been reading this board for about 1-2 months and decided its time to post and give you a little info about me. This board is so inspiring and has lots of information even for newbies in training like me. I can use ALL the help i can get.
Anyway here it goes.

I have been overweight almost my whole life, gaining all the weight in my teen years by eating junk food. When i started doing something about my weight (around 17 years old) i was around 85kg. I started dieting by eating practically nothing and walking alot which helped but not too much as to keep the weight off. Typical overweight undereater.
So in about 10 years i have tried all the wrong things, fatburners(without dieting or excercising), crash diets, chemical diets, even went to places like wieght watchers but nothing worked for me (now i realize these things dont work for anyone ).
So here i am. The last two months i have tried eating healthier, started excercising abit and am ready for more changes in my lifestyle.
Height - 161 (5'2 i think)
Weight - 69kgs (152 pounds).
BF - Dont know yet but my guess would be really high
My goals are to get down to 125 pounds, drop body fat and get some muscle on me.
Excercise
3-4 x week treadmill. i either walk fast for 45min or try HIIT (if im doing it right anyway) for about 20 min.
Once or twice a week - power yoga, i have a dvd i do at home. Its mostly strength training your whole body, leg lifts, abs etc
Im also going to buy a multigym, here is what it looks like.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/montiana/13499.jpg


I try eating 4-5 meals a day, i used fitday for about a month .
C: 40 P:30 F:30. Is this ok for a start? Or should i up my protein and drop the fat? I still havent made a diet plan but am getting to it. Its also very hard for me to eat so many times a day without worrying too much that im doing something wrong. Calories are around 1500 is it too much? Sorry for all the questions.
Lately im having a problem with my leg (swollen calf) so i havent been excercising at all, until i find out whats wrong.
Im also hypothyroid. Does that play a major role on my metabolism?

Ok i think that covers it up for now
Wow this post got long, i guess i talk too much once i get started lol

Stella

 

[mermaid]

I have been reading this board for about 1-2 months and decided its time to post and give you a little info about me. This board is so inspiring and has lots of information even for newbies in training like me. I can use ALL the help i can get.

Welcome to EF - this is a really great place to get the right info and encouragement to achieve your goals.

Anyway here it goes.

I have been overweight almost my whole life, gaining all the weight in my teen years by eating junk food. When i started doing something about my weight (around 17 years old) i was around 85kg. I started dieting by eating practically nothing and walking alot which helped but not too much as to keep the weight off. Typical overweight undereater.

How old are you now?

So in about 10 years i have tried all the wrong things, fatburners(without dieting or excercising), crash diets, chemical diets, even went to places like wieght watchers but nothing worked for me (now i realize these things dont work for anyone ).
So here i am. The last two months i have tried eating healthier, started excercising abit and am ready for more changes in my lifestyle.
Height - 161 (5'2 i think) Probably around 5'3"
Weight - 69kgs (152 pounds).
BF - Dont know yet but my guess would be really high
My goals are to get down to 125 pounds, drop body fat and get some muscle on me.
Excercise
3-4 x week treadmill. i either walk fast for 45min or try HIIT (if im doing it right anyway) for about 20 min.
Once or twice a week - power yoga, i have a dvd i do at home. Its mostly strength training your whole body, leg lifts, abs etc
Im also going to buy a multigym, here is what it looks like.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/montiana/13499.jpg

So, you don't belong to a gym?


I try eating 4-5 meals a day, i used fitday for about a month .
C: 40 P:30 F:30. Is this ok for a start?

A recommended start is P:40 C:30 F:30 - need a bit more protein - but remember this can be tweaked to suit you. One of the girls has switched to P:40 C:40 F:20 and is doing really well.

Or should i up my protein and drop the fat? I still havent made a diet plan but am getting to it.

Fail to plan, plan to fail - I tell you it's so true. You'll get into a routine where you don't even think about it

Its also very hard for me to eat so many times a day without worrying too much that im doing something wrong.

Think of it as fuelling the fire - your metabolism likes to keep ticking over at a steady pace - that's why more meals through the day is a good thing - every 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Calories are around 1500 is it too much? Sorry for all the questions.

Again, calories - a rough guide for cutting is 10-12 times your weight in pounds so your range would be 1520 to 1824.

Lately im having a problem with my leg (swollen calf) so i havent been excercising at all, until i find out whats wrong.
Im also hypothyroid. Does that play a major role on my metabolism?

Are you on meds? Under Dr supervision?

Ok i think that covers it up for now
Wow this post got long, i guess i talk too much once i get started lol

Stella

Read the stickies at the top of the board and don't be afraid to ask questions of any of us here. This is a really cool bunch of women. Good luck!

 

[iceprincess]

Welcome!! This is a great step in the right direction!! There are a TON of knowledgeable woman in here so, ask lots of questions if you are unsure about anything. Best of luck to you!!

 

[ilovedance]

This board is so inspiring and has lots of information even for newbies in training like me. I can use ALL the help i can get.

Yup! That's why I choose here in the beginning!

I have been overweight almost my whole life, gaining all the weight in my teen years by eating junk food. When i started doing something about my weight (around 17 years old) i was around 85kg. I started dieting by eating practically nothing and walking alot which helped but not too much as to keep the weight off. Typical overweight undereater.
So in about 10 years i have tried all the wrong things, fatburners(without dieting or excercising), crash diets, chemical diets, even went to places like wieght watchers but nothing worked for me (now i realize these things dont work for anyone ).

So, it's time for a brand-new good start here!

There are a TON of knowledgeable woman in here so, ask lots of questions if you are unsure about anything. Best of luck to you!!

Welcome! That's what I want to say to u.

 

[alltheway123]

Thanks for the warm welcome. You guys are the best.

I am 27 years old and yes i am on medication for my thyroid. Doc says i'll be taking it my whole life, kinda runs in the family
I started my changes 1.5 months ago and have lost 3 pounds. Though i slacked during Easter

Next step from here is making a diet and excercise plan.

Since i have a problem with my leg at the moment i dont want to HIIT on the treadmill, instead walking on a fast pace. How much time do i have to do so i can get my metabolism working faster? Is 45-60 minutes ok?

 

[que_66]

WELCOME TO EF!

 

[sbt2082]

Welcome to EF girl!!! You have definately come to the right place!!! There is a wealth of info on here and some very smart women to boot!

 

[alltheway123]

Thanks so much. I have been reading for the last couple of months about nutrition and training and still have much to learn. Seeing as i came to the best place, i guess im getting sowehere ha?

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

Welcome to EF! I have found so much support and inspiration from all of the women here and I am sure you will find the same! Keep us updated as to your progress!

 

[nycgirl]

Thanks for the warm welcome. You guys are the best.
I am 27 years old and yes i am on medication for my thyroid. Doc says i'll be taking it my whole life, kinda runs in the family
I started my changes 1.5 months ago and have lost 3 pounds. Though i slacked during Easter
Next step from here is making a diet and excercise plan.
Since i have a problem with my leg at the moment i dont want to HIIT on the treadmill, instead walking on a fast pace. How much time do i have to do so i can get my metabolism working faster? Is 45-60 minutes ok?

Hello There!!

For the cardio, increase the incline, that will help get the heart rate up while you are walking at a fast pace. Honestly, I think 30 minutes a few days a week will be fine. Does your leg injury prevent you from doing HIIT on the elliptical??

Most people follow the bodyweight x 10-12, to figure out calories. Macros, 40/Protein; 30/ Carbs; 30; fat. 4-6 meals per day, every 2-3 hours. After awhile, maybe when your body adjusts, you can play around with the calories & macros.

Food: Shop along the outer rims of the supermarket. With the exception of oats, brown rice, all natural peanut butter and complex processed carbs, if it hasn't been killed, milked, or picked from the ground or a tree, or has ingredients that you can't pronounce, leave it alone. Stock up on good food to keep you from eating bad foods. WATER!!!!

Cheat Meals: Once a week. Though play it by ear re: when you will have it and what??. I'm cutting again and thought I could go back to my old routine (when I first joined) and have a cheat meal once a week. Um, No. I fell into the carb & bad fat black hole. Finally dug myself out, starting again, and I'm going to avoid a refeed as long as possible. When it comes time, it will be oats & blueberries, not a burger.