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hello everyone...i am new here and this is my first post hehe...i am 20 and i am from Mexico, i have to admit that i havent worked out since almost a year ago...and i am embarrased to say my current weight,i will just say that i am overweight ... but after browsing this site i decided to start a healthier way of life.

I have no money to go to a specialist, i know i need to change my eating habits, i want to workout... i used to do aerobics, cardio and weight lifting...but my brother (he is a doctor) told me that i first need to lose at least 40 lbs with diet so i can start working out and dont hurt my knees :confused:

Are there any tips you can give me to start with?
 
First off welcome to the forum! The good news is you do not need a specialist. Proper diet, cardio and resistance training are all you need. I don't recommend (and I'm sure I'm not alone here) you try to lose 40 lbs via diet alone. There are plenty of ways to train without hurting your knees. :)
 
Welcome. If you try to lose 40 lbs without help of some cardio/weights/exercise, you'll be lucky to see results. There are plenty of activities to do that are easy on knees (eliptical, bike) and strength training.
 
First off ..welcome Arianna. Secondly, I don't think you necessarily have to lose any weight before starting to perform some light exercising, unless you are very much obese or have other physical limitations. I think even if you start walking daily it would be benficial for you. Also, clean up your diet and drink lots of water. That would at least be a starting point.
 
The doctor tells me not to run too much due to my weight, it would put too much stress on my knees in the long run. But remember I am much heavier than you could be (being a girl) so you should be fine. But if you're really worried, swim, bike, elipticals, and tons of other options are out there for you.
 
thank your for the welcome!!

i am not obese, well that's what i think im 5'7" and i weigh 235lbs...when i tell people my weight they cant believe i weight too much, but i think it is because i have a heavy bone structure...i dont have any difficulty doing excercise because i have done it in the past, but my bro said that in the future i will see the consequences on my knees...i will post a pic later
 
welcome aboard!
 
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