Where to start

Hello everyone.  My name is Tonia and I'm interested in building up my body.  Before I can do that I need to lose some weight.  I would appreciate any advice that anyone can give me in regards to a gym, supplements, diet, etc.  Is there a particular type of gym I should go to?  What type of supplements would good for me since I want to lose weight and build muscle?  Is there a specific diet that I need to follow to achieve maximum results?  As I stated earlier, any advice would be appreciated.  Thank you very much.

Hi Tonia, welcome to DB

Well, starting on the weights will help you gain some lean muscle tissue which in turn will help lose some fat and change your body composition..

It's a good idea to sort your diet out first before going heavy duty on the supplements.  You might be able to benefit from the use of whey but get your diet sorted first.

Hmm..as for the gym..well it depends on what kind of training you're going for really and whether or not they hold the gym equipment that you need.

Thank you for responding.  I know this is going to be a life long endeavour.  Choosing a gym is important.  Do you think joining a gym like Bally's is ok or should I consider a gym like Gold's?  As for diet, should I go vegeterian and should I eat 6 small meals as opposed to 3?  As for the whey that you mentioned, is there a particular brand I should get and should I take it while I'm losing weight or after?  Thank you again.

Going vegetarian isn't necessary, just eat lean meats. Popular choices include chicken breasts, tuna, and other fish.

I can't help you with what gym to join, If possible I would go to a few in your area and choose one that is cheap, has plenty of equipment, and isn't overcrowded.

The 6 small meals is a great idea, it boosts your metabolism and helps your body use your food as energy instead of storing excess food from meals as fat.

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Just doing some exercises and having proper nutrition will give you some results. I still suggest you find a gym that suits you. Don't be shy asking how a machines works or how an exercises has to be executed. You might even have a trainer for your starting sessions.

Also use this website as much as you can, it's full of infos regarding lots of interresting stuff.
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Hope this helped.

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