Hi, I've read through a few of these posts and I seen that you all really help eachother out so I was hoping you guys could help me too. I am a 22 year old male, I weigh about 185 lbs and Im 6 ft tall. Im in decent shape for the most part, I just have a few extra pounds around my stomach area. Let me explain, I used to be a wiry little kid on the track team and always playing sports but for the last 5 years I have been suffering from depression. Because of this I lacked motivation to do anything, I would rarely do anything involving physical activity. They also say exercise is great for depression. For the last 2 years I have been trying to change, trying to get back in shape in more ways than just physically. I would go to the gym whenever I could drag my ass out of the house and lately I've been trying to watch what I eat. For example, I'll get a salad instead of fries and avoid soda at all costs. At the moment, I dont have any real direction as to what I should do. Im tired of the way things are going and I want it to change.
It feels like I have accomplished nothing in the last five years, and that could be partly due to the depression but I want it to end now. I am a university student and I dont have a summer job at the moment so I am willing to dedicate all my time to this. What I need is some direction. If someone could help me setup a routine and cardio exercises. I have read up about it a bit but I dont fully understand how to go about it. I have access to a full gym so any help at all is greatly appreciated. I just dont know what a good routine would be, what exercises to do, how much cardio, how often, etc. Right now I dont really follow a diet mostly cause I cant really afford it but I think what might be good is to avoid certain foods. What should I stay away from and eat more of? I read lots about proteins, etc. but what exactly are proteins?
I realize this may be a lot to ask, but I feel that this can change the way my life is heading. This is really affecting my self esteem and my day to day life. I cant do the things I want to because of it and I feel like its holding me back. I think that if I can beat this, things could only get better. I am extremely thankful for any help you can give, I am willing to make a commitment and make this work.
Sincerely,
Chris A.
It feels like I have accomplished nothing in the last five years, and that could be partly due to the depression but I want it to end now. I am a university student and I dont have a summer job at the moment so I am willing to dedicate all my time to this. What I need is some direction. If someone could help me setup a routine and cardio exercises. I have read up about it a bit but I dont fully understand how to go about it. I have access to a full gym so any help at all is greatly appreciated. I just dont know what a good routine would be, what exercises to do, how much cardio, how often, etc. Right now I dont really follow a diet mostly cause I cant really afford it but I think what might be good is to avoid certain foods. What should I stay away from and eat more of? I read lots about proteins, etc. but what exactly are proteins?
I realize this may be a lot to ask, but I feel that this can change the way my life is heading. This is really affecting my self esteem and my day to day life. I cant do the things I want to because of it and I feel like its holding me back. I think that if I can beat this, things could only get better. I am extremely thankful for any help you can give, I am willing to make a commitment and make this work.
Sincerely,
Chris A.
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