Need help!

faith34

I have gained a lot of weight in the past year.  My wedding is in June and want to loose atleast 50lbs.  Don't know where to start.  I need a plan.  Anyone have any success storys? Need some help getting started.

faith34

Thank you so much! That is awesome that you have had such success! Good luck

raynes

Welcome!

Read the sticky at the top of the page for some more suggestions.  I lost 20 lbs using MyPlate on Livestrong.

Laur0813

-Be more active!
-eat as healthy as possible.  veggies, fruits, lean meats, complex carbs (whole grain, wheat etc.)
-Incorporate strength training and cardio as much as you can (4-5 times a week)
-Read.  Learn more about how your body works and how to take care of it.

Welcome to the board!  everyone here is very helpful!

PeonyPrincesskdd

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_need-8?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:c8ff71c9-34e4-4a85-957f-2a374dcdb406Post:f9ca8856-99da-4d3d-ba9f-5987ad859eb0">Re: Need help!</a>:
[QUOTE]start by tracking calories. I use livestrongs myplate. TRACK EVERYTHING you put into your mouth... Also, when i first started losing weight I stated by adding a Leslie Sansone video to my day and trying to add extra steps any way possible! I lost 60, gained 10 back and I'm working on losing 15 right now! (3/15 down!) ha ha. But start there! 
Posted by LindsayB2217[/QUOTE]

I do this too!  I use mydailyplate.com

I also do Leslie Sansone's Power Walk 2 mile.. it's 40 minutes including the cool down and warm up.. (It's also on demand, but I have the dvd as well)

It's a great way to get some basic cardio in when your not ready to get to the more complex stuff like squats and lunges which can hurt at first if your muscles aren't used to it.. sometimes I feel its better to start out with basic cardio to get your heart rate up and your endurance level.. and then gradually introduce the other stuff like Jillian Michael's dvd's which will have all the squats, lunges, burpees, ab work arm work, etc etc.  Those 180 squat jumps are hard too! 

Therefore starting out with some kickboxing or power walk or jogging or walking outside etc are all great forms of cardio for just starting out. 

faith34

Thanks for the advice girls!