Newbie with a question or two...

[*Lynnette*]

Hello, I'm brand new to the whole site, and just started working out after some years of serious lethargy brought on by depression.

My mother died in 2008, and I dealt with it by drinking and playing massively multiplayer online games. Naturally this led to a horribly sedentary existence and the pounds accumulated. As it is now, I'm about 50-60 lbs overweight. I've quit drinking for the most part (maybe one weekend night every few weeks) have just begun running and swimming. Before the loss of my mother, I was around 110 lbs, which is just about as much as I ever want to weigh. My ideal range is 95-105 (I am 5 foot even and female, in my late twenties), and I would like to reach this by November, when I graduate college, but I also know that if I'm going to get back in shape the healthy way, it may take a while longer.

Today I felt like I overexerted myself and ended up feeling a little faint with a rapid heartbeat that seemed too quick. My question is about what to expect, and which methods would be best to keep myself from going overboard. I've had an extensive history with destructive dieting and ED, and I know I've got a tendency to obsess.

Just hoping for some support and pointers on getting back on my feet. Thanks in advance.

 

[Grant1312]

Hey,

I would advise getting a nutritional coach/expert to help motivate you with a diet and to help keep oyu on the right tracks because without good nutrition and just starving your self you wont loose hardly any weight.

with regards to the exercise with the feeling faint and high heart rate that is a sign of being out of shape. so i would advise that when oyu feel that slow down abit and have a drink of water then resume the exercise you were doing. (e.g if your running 9.0 speed on the tread mill go down to 5.0 and drink and catch your breath the go back to 9.0).

hope that helps,

Grant

 

[FL3X MAGNUM]

Welcome, I too am new here.
I am sorry about your unfortunate news, but it is good to see you making positive steps and addressing your health. The fitness lifestyle has a way of taking your mind off of things.

Do you have any idea of your macronutrient intake? How many carbs, fats, and proteins are you consuming in a day? Are you taking any supplements?

First thing's first, we will address your diet, and once that is solidified, next comes your exercise program, and finally we can talk about supplementation.