Joining a gym tomorrow. Any advice?

[snackeyg]

So surprisingly a random person I met on a stupid android game was one to make me feel better about myself and I realized I'm not ugly, but I'm still fat!

Anyway starting tomorrow I'm giving up fast food, high calorie drinks and joining a gym. Any advice is appreciated. I'm 5'8" I weight 295(Give or take a few) and my goal is too weight 200.

Yes I know this is my 800th question on this type of subject, but sorry. It's odd how this girl convinced be but she did. So yeah time to get some good stuff going in my life.

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Oh I get a consultation with a personal trainer once for free too.

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Oh I'll also be cutting out junk food. There isn't much left in my house thankfully.

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If anyone cares about how I'm doing on my weight lost I'll update this ever week(every Thursday) if you want me to.

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I was wrong on my weight I'm actually 283.

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Well I haven't gone to the gym at all because I'm retarded, but my weight has stayed even. So I guess that's a good sign that I'm improving. I'm going at 10 today and I got 4-14 day passes so hopefully I can find some people to go with me.

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Well now I'm almost 280. That's 3lbs from just changing what I drink. My fitness consultation is Tuesday so I'll finally start going to the gym.

[sa230e]

Best of luck to ya.

The realization that you're not ugly is a BIG step. It doesn't sound like it but you can't change your body until you change your mind. Kudos to that girl for making you realize that. Seriously. Having a unrealistically bad impression of your body, and feeling helpless and resigned to it, kills you a little bit each day. The fact that you've adopted a healthier attitude and resolved to do something about it makes all the difference in the world.

It wasn't long ago that I was probably over 250lbs myself. Now I'm closer to 200lbs and still losing weight and I feel so much better. I have to admit I sort of cheated though. I was prescribed Adderall (which is amphetamines) for my ADD and it completely erased my appetite. I lost like 30-40lbs in a matter of months. I'm off it now but being on it just got me into the habit of eating less and eating better.

I used to be a sugar junkie. I was BAD. But once I was off of it for a while I noticed things that were less sweet tasted better. I started eating fruit instead of cookies and stuff. I stopped drinking pop and started drinking water and water only. At first you'll be craving sweets but after a while healthy food will start to become more satisfying. If you want my advice: sugar is the devil, avoid it like the plague. I still have it once in a while and I still get cravings but now that I know what it's like to be healthier I can resist it.

However you've got me beat in that you're joining a gym which I haven't done and that's going to things along greatly as well. In addition to burning fat you'll build muscle too which is a huge plus.

I'm off the drug now but I can keep it going now. It's weird because in the mirror I don't see myself much differently but everyone in my family has been complimenting me on it. I now have tons of my old clothes that are huge on me. Even clothes I bought just this summer are starting to look a little big. It's a good feeling.

Best of luck. You can do it!

[snackeyg]

Lucky. I wish I was still on ADD meds for the appetite loss. I lost so much weight in middle school. But they made me sick. I threw up randomly on them because I don't eat breakfast. And I know most of it is supposed to be about me but one of my true goals is compliments. I can't help wanting girls to notice me. I'm 21. Gotta get a girl someday. lol Anyway thanks for the advice. I'll bookmark this question and post weekly results if anyone cares. I know some people are pretty caring about

[snackeyg]

others even if they're strangers. I know for sure I'll drop a lot of weight the first few months. Cutting out fast food, junk food, and high calorie drink probably easily eliminates over 7000 calories(possibly over 10k) a week for me. So that plus working out will be HUGE. :D

[sa230e]

Meds don't work for ever. I quickly built up a tolerance. It takes willpower either way. If it makes you feel better I'm 24 and I've yet to have a girlfriend either. I also want women to be attracted to me and find me sexy too so I can relate. Good luck, man.

[snackeyg]

lol It kinda does. Not to be mean or anything. Have you tried to get one? That's my problem is I haven't had the confidence to try.

[sa230e]

I've had depression for the last 10 years which hasn't exactly worked wonders for my self-confidence either. It's hard to hit on girls when you're mind is destroying itself. I'm working on it now, though, and it's getting better. The girls on this site that I talk to have been a huge help. I can't thank them enough.

[snackeyg]

Dude are you my twin? lol

[sa230e]

Heheh

[snackeyg]

Also who do you talk to? I kinda wanna talk to them. If they don't mind.

[G-Daz]

Congrats man, It would be a good idea to join the gym but something I could deffinitly reccommend to you is a drink called yerba mate, essentially its basically a form of tea that has numerous health benefits but along side that It really is good for suppressing appetite, boosting metabolism and achieve a leaner body with much less effort.

Personally I haven't noticed the effects of a supressed appatite but I deffinitly noticed how it makes your body so much more lean which is incredible coming from a natural plant. It is not the most common thing to find but you should be able to order some online quite easily. If you liek the taste of tea, this is more healthy than even green tea and taste very similar.

Try to just stick to water mostly, and even if you feel your at your peak push yourself forward, in mostt things in life, once you get past the third day it gets easier. Just remember why you want to lose weight in the first place and it will be dfo much easier. Remember its fine to push yourself as much as possible like the old saying goes 'no pain, no gain' It SHOULD give you a burn and if your muscles ache the next day that is good, just make sure its muscle pain and not joint.

Good luck, God Bless

[snackeyg]

I actually hate tea. Most of what I'll drink will be lik Propel or powerade zero. Wouldn't be surprised if those are somehow bad but its way better than regular soda.

[G-Daz]

I actually do not like tea myself, I think the amount of times I have actually had it in my life is like 2 or 3 times. link it looks much different and taste is not quite the same but a little similar. you should give it a try and if you don't like it than just stick to the gym

[YobootyStank]

green tea actually speeds up your metabolism

[timetowaste]

Advice? Nothing other than the average. If you decide to do it, realize that it's going to be hard and there are days that you are going to want to crack and break, and just simply give up. Giving up is the easy thing to do, but you'll definitely regret it. If you start it, finish it.

Give up high carbs like white bread and rice, and opt for wheat and brown rice. Water is one of the most beneficial things when it comes to weightloss.. drink a lot of it. Portion your food. People think that they can eat a salad and it'll be fine, and then they pour ranch dressing all over it. You might as well be eating a hamburger. Stay away from creamy salad dressings. I could go on and on, and I'm going to assume you already know these things. Make sure to get your cardio in!

Realize that the changes you make have to be a lifestyle change and not "until I lose this weight" Losing weight is hard, but persistence and discipline will get you there.

Good luck.

[snackeyg]

On the first part, oh I know. I've given up 3 times before after a week or two. I actually don't really know much on what to do. Thanks for the advice. :)

[YobootyStank]

i heard before you run your suppose to be really hydrated

supposedly your not suppose to work out everyday

do a lot of cardio

try cutting your meals into portions

[s3tupMayne]

Dude go for it. Just keep in mind that a couple of things actually kind of goes in reverse: working out will make your mind FEEL better before your body feels better, and eating healthy will make your body LOOK better before exercising will.

I wish you the best in your goals. Ever since I started eating healthy and exercising regularly back earlier this year in March, my life has changed infinitely for the better. Hope it all goes well...

[snackeyg]

Thanks. I'm hoping for the same. Mostly hoping for more confidence.

[s3tupMayne]

As long as you don't give up the first time, you'll get the confidence you want. I started dieting and exercising because I have a terrible digestive system (allergic to milk, cheese, bread, pasta, potato skins, shellfish, and more lol...)

Anyways due to my allergies I had the worst acne, nothing would get rid of it. It took tons of attempts and almost a full year of experimenting but when my skin was finally clear I felt great. You'll get there, just never give up and you'll have it all!

[dll16634]

Just as an added bit of help--- Run obviously and do hard workouts with the top amounts of weight you can.

When you stress your muscles lactic acid forms around them and one way or another tightens them up. /\# /\ #/\

After your workout you are going to be sore as f*** but If you get in a great stretch when you are done, your muscles will tear /\/ \/\

While this seems like a bad thing when your body repairs them it does it similar to this

\/TTTT\/

So now there is more muscle between where there was a tear.

On the one hand muscle weighs more, but It burns a bunch of calories to support it; so the more Muscle you build - the more calories you are burning from the fat.

[Littletad]

Best ways to lose weight:

1. Stay committed to a program, don't slack off.

2. Drink nothing but water, no sugar drinks or anything else. Cranberry/Orange Juice is fine.

3. Do not eat anything 4 hours before going to bed. Why? Unused calories.

4. Treat yourself once a week, but don't overdue it.

There you go.

[Totts]

3rd point isn't so true, if you're constantly doing exercises you're going to need protein before you go to bed so your body can recover. Cottage cheese or some sort of casein protein supplement can do wonders, especially to suppress hunger pains.

[Littletad]

Yes it is. And you are referring to a body builders diet. The man's goal is to lose weight. Studies show that eating last night snacks, even if protein, is a waste because the calories are not burned. If you make the last meal a protein one, you're good for the rest of the night.

[peace-love-couture]

If you eat with in 2 hours of going to bed,it turns into fat,rather than counting as your daily calories required.

[ihatework]

don't shower in the bathroom there, some odd/pervy guys hang out there. good luck on your endeavor :)

[YobootyStank]

at the one I go to there's naked girls changing all the time and they walk around naked its disgusting

[ihatework]

that's better than naked guys

[snackeyg]

lol It's a small place. It's like a one person shower.

[ihatework]

cool, I hope it helps you

[YobootyStank]

lol I don't want to see boobies and choocies

[snackeyg]

I do! And ihatework if you meant the shower, I'm not using it.

[ihatework]

lol, good idea

[FallenRose]

I am real happy for you:)

[snackeyg]

Thanks :D

[FallenRose]

to your update message me,

[snackeyg]

Will do. Well I might forget but you'll get a notification of it and can message me about it. lol

[FallenRose]

Oh no I won't forget message me and I will message you back asap

[Anonymous]

I doubt you actually did.