brainsushi Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hello from New Jersey! I'm a twentysomething female who's just returned from living abroad. I didn't have access to a lot of healthy food (and definitely no gyms) so I put on quite a bit of weight. Now that I'm home and have a new perspective on all of the awesome resources around me, I want to make some major changes. I joined this site because I want to find some accountability for my fitness goals. My current measurements: 5'2" 140 lbs.My goal: 5'2" (nothing I can do about that, haha) 120 lbs. by my birthday in September. The method: Paleo hybrid diet (I don't eat red meat, so I need to tweak it and see what works), HIIT, basic bodyweight strength training. It seems like a lot to change, and it's a bit overwhelming to jump right in. I realized as soon as I changed my diet, I wasn't getting as much out of my workouts. Any advice?I'm always looking for more fitness-oriented friends! Link to comment
NickZ79 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Welcome and good luck!Just a few suggestions:Make sure your diet is dialed in first and foremost. I eat very little red meat so I base it around chicken, and fish.For HITT I would keep it to less than 20 min every other day. Yes it is overwhelming. But it is one step at a time, small achievable goals. If something does not go right learn from it and move on. NickLvl 2 Dwarven Warrier(STR) - 3 (DEX) - 2 (STA) - 3 (CON) - 2 (WIS) - 2 (CHA) - 2"Ride to meet your fate.Your destiny awaits" Amon Amarth "Twilight of the Thunder God" Link to comment
green eggs Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 As Nick said: one step at a time. diet first for a couple of weeks, and only then worry about exercise. And don't get too perfectionist about it You'll do just fine. Link to comment
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