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You needn’t be a competitive athlete to dig in, just some heart and attitude. You can join a local gym, I recommend hiring a trainer for a week or two to get started on the right foot. Nothing is worse than playing with the machines and free weights if you don’t know what you’re doing.
If you don’t already own some workout clothes, now’s the time to invest; no need to go hog wild, you just need some comfy sweats or items found in the appropriate stores. The correct fitting shoes will go a long way in keeping you balanced and good to go. Ask for some help in finding the right shoes, invest wisely, and try to get two pairs; one for the house and one for the car trunk. Yes, I am always planning ahead. 
Start out with a game plan and be fair to you, so you can see and feel results within a real time frame. I promise, if you stay on track, use your intention and follow through with changing your eating habits, your wish, your want and your desire will be your reality. Keep track of your workouts and cardio times on a calendar so you can see when you’re slipping back to your old intention, as much as rewarding yourself for staying committed and visually seeing the results on several levels.
Weight loss is just a change in thinking, your perception of it.
Build a mild but active plan. Try two to three days a week, progressively getting in more as you and your body adjust to the change in life style and muscle use. Mix up your cardio sessions and try out the new machines, be sure to ask for help when you feel you need a refresher course before climbing on. This is what those trainers and gym staff are therefore. Please feel free to ask some questions, don’t take up their whole day, but do ask.
Meet and talk to those around you, build relationships centered on your new healthy intention. Set up cardio times with others and help thy neighbor. Build a working relationship with you and your body, listen to what it’s telling you and make changes based on that.
