Start by counting calories. Calorie-Count has teamed up with About.com to offer you an incredible tool that helps you count calories - when ever and where ever - through the text messaging service on your cell phone.
Exercise has never been one of my favorite things to do, but over the past, I have found that group classes seem to motivate and encourage me. Fitness Partners Workout Center, located in Altamonte Springs, offers several types of group classes. First class is always free! Try one of their Pilates, Muscle Conditioning, Yoga or Cycle Reebok classes.
Another option for group classes is Jazzercise. With a multitude of locations in the Orlando area, many with child care available, there should be one near you. Jazzercise offers several levels of workout, using their standard class structure and step formats.
If a total fitness club is what you had in mind Bally has 5 facilities in the Central Florida area. Under 'Try us out', you will find a Free 2 Week Guest Pass that is good at all locations. Looking for no contracts, no judgment? Planet Fitness, with six locations in the Orlando area, offers low monthly membership fees.
The very popular RDV Sportsplex just off of I-4 in Maitland is an amazing complex that offers over 400 pieces of cardiovascular & strength training equipment, an Aquatic Center consisting of 3 indoor pools, racquet sports and basketball. If all of this is not enough for you, personal training is also available. For it's members, the club also offers an extensive list of group classes for a variety of fitness routines.
More Options:
If you are interested in starting out a little slower, Shape up America provides a great list of easy tips that the whole family can incorporate into everyday living for a healthier lifestyle called 99 tips for family fitness fun. The American Dietetic Association offers sensible tips on keeping in shape.