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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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skinnysusan Posts: 4 Joined: 2006/01/31	2006/09/14, 01:38 PM I am new to this site. I have about 100 punds to lose and am not feeling motivated. However I have young children and need to get into shape in order to deal with them on a daily basis. Any help or pointers would be great. thanks

KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/14, 02:32 PM Hi skinnysusan...you can start by checking out the FAQ forum...tons of great advice in there.It's hard when you have little ones...but you'll make the time if it's important enough to you...welcome to FT!:)
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/09/14, 02:56 PM Welcome to freetrainers susan !! -------------- \"Each day, and the living of it, has to be a conscious creation in which discipline and order are relieved with some play and pure foolishness.\"
skinnysusan Posts: 4 Joined: 2006/01/31	2006/09/14, 02:57 PM Thanks KC. I just dont even know where to start. I have a gym membership, but am not sure what to do or how much. I feel overwhelmed.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/14, 03:06 PM yes....it's really hard at first....so much new information comes flyin at you from left and right....some of the best advice I ever got was from this site...and their so simple..."Just Do It"..and "less calories in more calories out"....it's not as bad as it may at first seem...keep it simple at first...you know whats good for you and whats not,get an idea of what a portion really should be...and sign up for one of the programs right here on this site...you can print them up and take them to the gym with you...it gives you the number of reps to shoot for and there is a description on how to do all of the exercises....the worst thing you could do is put yourself at a stand still because you can't figure out how to move forward....don't try and learn it all in one day...have fun susan...I think you'll like it here:)
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/09/15, 12:39 PM Welcome aboard Skinny Susan. Since you have a gym membership, why not talk to one of thier Personal trainers, or do a program from here like KC suggested. You might also want to read a book called "Body for Life" which would be a good starting point for you. Talks about exercise and foods to eat. Thats what got me going. Good luck. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of festivals)
skinnysusan Posts: 4 Joined: 2006/01/31	2006/09/15, 01:34 PM Thanks Carivan. I have read and done the BFL diet and exercise program. Actually was getting good results. But fell off the wagon.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/09/15, 01:39 PM When one wants to acheive results, the whole thing has to become a lifestyle. It can't be temporary and hope to keep the same profile. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of festivals)