A bit of help?

[Namelessjosh]

Hi, i'm new to this whole thing. I'm 20 5' 5'' about 165 lb and recent former smoker of 4 years, trying to get over bad habits and build new, healthier, ones. I quit smoking about a month ago and found I was eating alot more then usual and gaining a bit of weight (small price to pay to not die of cancer one day i guess). But I wasn't happy with body any longer and decided to start working out again for the first time in like 3 years. I'm just fed up with being content with body and want to be happy with it, in and out. I know this question has been asked many many many times on this board but its just better to have it personally answered to ones self. Where do i begin? I just started running and almost up to a mile strait without stopping. Sounds pathetic i know but for lungs its a huge step forward and i'm proud of it. And i'm doing basic home exercises push ups sit ups etc etc. I think i'm about to buy a gym membership but have no clue about work out machine and the like. If anyone knows of a good broken down work out routine that would be awesome and any other advice would be much appreciated. Thanks, Josh

[clem]

welcome josh. im glad you've decided to take the plunge and change your life for the better. If you want a good program to start on, google stronglifts. Its free and its a good program. You don't necessarily have to join a gym.. you can do the program if you buy a barbell, weights and a power rack. give it a try and let us know.

[Namelessjosh]

seems like a great place to start, thanks a mil mate

[cookie50]

hi name is cookie and i need help with weight and i don't know where to start.Can you help i have fat around the middle.and upper arms,and i don't know how to eat healthy.

[cookie50]

hi name is cookie and i need help with weight and i don't know where to start.Can you help i have fat around the middle.and upper arms,and i don't know how to eat healthy.