Group: I am overweight or obese

I am overweight or obese
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 381, Messages: 6449

Being overweight is a common trait these days and there is not enough help out there. Find out how you can shed those pounds and improve yourself from within.

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angelspit
angelspit
Posts: 1
Joined: 2008/09/30
Singapore
2008/09/30, 03:25 AM
im new here, i have no idea if this things work. if anyone manages to see this kindly leave a message/reply. back in 2006 due to a major r/s setback, i ballooned from 120llbs to 165llbs currently. im 165cm tall and of a big built as i used to do alot of water/ball sports. my lifestyle includes alot of socialising with people and party nights. im sick of guys labelling me as fat and im a huge emotional eater with very little preseverence. it'll be my 21st birthday soon i dont want to be like this anymore someone please help me? ):
returnofplex
returnofplex
Posts: 801
Joined: 2007/10/26
United States
2008/09/30, 05:51 PM
The party nights are probably killing you. Alcohol, especially the well mixed kind is loaded with empty calories. Not only that, but it slows your metabolism. So in order to really start this weight loss thing, somethings gotta give.
I've been in your shoes and I know how being heavy makes you feel. But let me tell you, fitness is a gift that keeps on giving back. As you progress, not only will you look better, but FEEL better as well.
The most important thing to know is that fitness requires a whole lifestyle change. It's not just about sweating. It's about about attacking your fitness goals from three different sides. Diet, strength training, and cardio(in that order). That is the road to permanent results.
Start with small changes at first because it'll make it easier in the long run to switch over. Find a metabolic rate calculator(not from this site) and get an idea for how many calories you need to be eating in a day.Once you have the rate pinned down, look create a caloric deficit of around 500 calories a day(preferably half from reducing calories and half through exercise). Make sure to make healthy choices of food.
Get a strength training program that allows you to work each muscle group at least once a week. On your off days from the routine, get your cardio in.
Before you know it, you'll have established a routine and you'll be on your way.