Beating The mad Rush :)

[KerBear]

Hi Everyone, I have searched a few hours now and this looks like a nifty place to take my shoes off(don't worry my feet don't stink)and I wanted to join before the masses come in next week! I don't wanna be one of those new years resolution people, so I am biting the bullet and starting early LOL

I look forward to reading your forum and chiming in

 

[KaraCooks]

Hi and welcome.

Here are my suggestions for getting started.

The first thing I'd suggest is registering for a free account on FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal or Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and starting to log your food. This will let you see how many calories you're eating and how your nutrition levels are breaking down. Once you know that, you'll be able to see more clearly where you can make adjustments, cut back, change your nutrition, etc.

The next thing I'd suggest is checking out the various sticky posts in the exercise area of the forum (Weight Loss Through Exercise - Weight Loss Forum). There are some very good posts on exercise, both cardio/aerobic and on incorporating weight lifting into your exercise plans.

I'd also suggest starting a diary in the weight loss diary area (Weight Loss Diary - Weight Loss Forum) as well as reading and participating in other diaries. This is a good way to make updates to your progress and to get support from others. It helps to find the diaries of people who have successfully lost weight (or are losing weight) and reading through them as well. Following the diaries of those who have been successful is both inspiring and informative.

Finally, I'd say you should read as much as you can of the posts on the board, especially anything that's marked "sticky". There is a ton of good information around here and a lot of times questions that new folks have has already been answered very thoroughly - so do take the time to look around and read.

Hope that helps you to get started.

 

[Addiecakes]

Hi Everyone, I have searched a few hours now and this looks like a nifty place to take my shoes off(don't worry my feet don't stink)and I wanted to join before the masses come in next week! I don't wanna be one of those new years resolution people, so I am biting the bullet and starting early LOL

I look forward to reading your forum and chiming in

Kudos to you for deciding to start early! The bug bit me in mid-November, just two weeks before Thanksgiving. I had considered waiting until January 1st because I figured it would be "easier" since I wouldn't have to resist the holiday spreads, but instead I took the plunge and took advantage of my motivation at the time and now I am down 17lbs. in the last 6-7 weeks. It makes me really happy when people resist the urge to put-off getting started because it lets me know that they are STRONG and READY!

KaraCooks has listed some really great resources for you, all of which have drastically changed my mentality about food and exercise, and I have no doubt have been huge factors in my success so far.

I just wanted to welcome you to the forum and wish you well!