Background info: I am a 21 year old girl who is 5'6 and 250lbs the last time I was weighed last year. (please no harsh comments...they won't help)I just started going to the gym again today after about 8 months of not going. I did minimal lifting and went on the elliptical machine for a half hour and went 3.35 miles. I plan on going 3 times a week and swimming 2 times a week. My main goal is to lose weight, as my weight has been a sore spot for years ( I used to be very athletic in high school). Will this show results if paired with eating better?Do you have any workout suggestions? I would love to hear any serious replies. A best answer will be chosen. Thank you!
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Congratulations Nicole on getting back to the gym! It's not where you're at that matters, it's the direction you're heading. And you're heading in a good direction. :)The evidence is pretty clear and I can back it up with my own personal experience - killing yourself in the gym isn't going to get you where you want to go all by itself. You HAVE to eat right too. I don't like saying that because I'm a junk-food junkie but it's true. No amount of exercise will overcome poor nutrition.The key is finding healthy foods that you enjoy. I posted an article in the resources with some suggestions to get you started.As far as the exercise goes, what you did is great and the swimming is really going to burn some calories but don't worry so much about what you should be doing. Focus on what you ENJOY doing because if you don't enjoy it, you're not going to stay with it very long. The most effective exercise is the one you actually do.I hope this helps Nicole.Other Answers:
- You honestly have to control your diet eat healthy NO SODA that's the number 1 fat gainer. Jog alot cardio drink lots of water nothing but water. Set goals on how much weight to lose in a week or month it's up to you. Number 1 rule dont be lazy. (Pain is weakness leaving the body)
- I think your existing workout routine is good. Next you can focus on your eating habits. For example eat slowly and enjoy your food. Sometimes I prefer to eat alone rather than with friends because in this way I can eat slower and enjoy the food.Drink a cup of water before each meal.Motivation is crucial because weight loss is a long term process. If you've challenge in determination and motivation consider hypnosis for weight loss or talk to your friends who had experience in losing weight.
