Does anyone have any workout tips?

[whatsername]

Just started working out today at my college's gym so I was wondering if you guys had any tips for a beginner?

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I am basically only trying to lose weight. I would like to be below 200lbs soon

[BeardedDude]

Start writing "journal" whether you are on a diet or not, write down everything you eat during the week: including junk food and drinks. Drink a lot of water and cut back on soda and juice. Snack on fruits and vegetables when you can. If you're on a meal plan then take the healthiest options available. Fish and turkey are the best in my opinion. DIET is the hardest part so dedicate most of your focus here. It'll be tough but you have the strength to do it.

Losing weight as a beginner works best when you develop consistency, working out 3-5x a week. The best form of cardio is "walking" although jogging is good but make sure you don't injure your joints. Also good to incorporate some resistance training, pushups (modified or unmodified) and some "light" weight training will be good as well.

Change is slow but "never give up". You can message me for specifics if you want, : )
I wish you the best.

[whatsername]

I only drink pop when I hang out with friends which is very rare. I mostly drink water and tea. And it is hard to eat healthy because my parents don't buy healthy foods. I like the idea of the journal though :)
I plan on working out 3 days a week (monday, wednesday, friday). Thank you for all the great tips!!!

[Man4DaJoB]

if you want to learn new exercises you should see it on the utube frim different ppk so u totalky gets how it is done.

cardio is very important.

try not ti eat carbs just the minimum.

weight lifting but not everyday i think 2-3times per week... lok for routines that is designed by pros on the net

[mystogan]

I've found that lifting and strength exercises are much more efficient in losing weight than cardio. because if you need to rebuild more muscle that heightens your metabolic rate. Im 210 lbs atm after 5 years of lifting (but i am 10% fat and 6'7" tall :P)

[beastman88]

well you gotta lift weights, women dont put on muscle like men do, despite what many women think. also it takes a long time to see results, as in 1-2 years to see anything, and its a life time commitment thatll benefit you immensely. also healthy eating is also important

[CasaNorba]

it all depends on what you are really training for.

[whatsername]

specifically to lose weight

[CasaNorba]

i see. muscle eats fat so try to gain muscle... dont worry you won't bulk up, but lift moderate weight and moderate reps for size, heavy and low rep for strength and light weight and high reps for definition. do cardios after you've finished hitting the weight and this is the proper way to change and upgrade your metabolism.

try to eat more protein than carbs.

[whatsername]

Okay thank you so much!!!

[cagefighter1568]

Weight lifting. You will burn that fat right off.

[whatsername]

Okay that is what I was doing but I didn't want to be doing the wrong thing. I know people go to the gym and start doing things without actually knowing what they're doing and I didn't want to be one of those people who is just jumping from machine to machine and using different things which won't have the impact I want

[Klaatu51]

only one tip... eat less.

[whatsername]

I know I am doing that too