New and ready to change

[noodler4]

So I am 32, 5’6” and roughly 230lbs. After having 4 children, it took a toll and I let myself go. I was no stranger to working out before kids and I was around 145lbs. It’s time to start feeling better about myself, I want to lose fat and gain muscle. I want to be lean and strong, I know it will take sometime and that’s the plan. Right now I only have resistance bands but here soon I will be investing in some equipment. I would love to know where to start! Thanks!

[Vandeman17]

Start by tracking what you are putting into your body. Not just calories but macronutrients as well. Use an app like myfitnesspal to do this. I don't know how physically active you are but at your stats, I can't assume too much. Maybe start by just going for a walk every day or something like that. Let your body get used to moving more and more while you get your nutritional awareness under control. Reading the stickies in the nutrition section has a lot of useful information

[InfiniteCurry]

Start with portion control of food, measure and check calories of what you consume.
Buy measuring spoons, and kitchen scale.