Gym for weight loss

[Tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by Smilesonfaces

Thanks to everyone. Well done to both of you on your weight losses.
I do agree about walking but I do find 10000 steps a day a challenge. Easy at weekend but not in the week. I only have a half hour lunch and have a sedentary job ! I would be on my own and don’t live in the best of areas so wouldn’t walk alone at night either.

I did go this morning for an hour and used the treadmill, bike and cross trainer. It was an older group of people in there and I did quite enjoy today but sadly I would usually be at work in the day.

Thanks everyone. It’s not rocket science is it 😂

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Originally Posted by Smilesonfaces

I do like the sound of free 😊 How long roughly would you be out for a 5k walk please ?

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You don't have to go out to do steps. You can step inside the house... I often watch TV and step... or utube videos...I've walked through Vienna Sydney and other capital cities. You can step on the spot while cooking dinner. You'll be surprised how quickly steps add up. Use stairs not lifts. Etc.

It's really about mind over matter and motivation...

[mitch84]

I have a sedentary job too. Lots of colleagues use an Apple Watch etc. encourages them to get up, walk round the office, grab a water etc.
Can you make a sandwich to eat at your desk, and use 25 mins for a walk at lunchtime?
Could you get up an hour earlier and walk in the morning? Kick your your metabolism before work? It’s not easy I know, but if you nail that, you should start to see a difference. Any friends who would walk with you? Or lend you their dog? I have no issues with my steps as I have a dog demanding walks every 5 mins but I do work from home these days

[TigerLily8]

Originally Posted by mitch84

I have a sedentary job too. Lots of colleagues use an Apple Watch etc. encourages them to get up, walk round the office, grab a water etc.
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I completely second this! My fitbit really helped to kick start and track my weight loss. There's something about having a little computer on your wrist telling you off that really gives you a kick up the bum

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by TigerLily8

I completely second this! My fitbit really helped to kick start and track my weight loss. There's something about having a little computer on your wrist telling you off that really gives you a kick up the bum

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I think there may be a Fitbit in the house somewhere. I could do with a search.

[Vanillapod]

Originally Posted by Smilesonfaces

I do like the sound of free 😊 How long roughly would you be out for a 5k walk please ?

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Around 45 mins? I used to have time in my lunch break to change, get round my loop, change again and be back at my desk within the hour. It made me much more productive and much happier too

[mitch84]

Originally Posted by Vanillapod

Around 45 mins? I used to have time in my lunch break to change, get round my loop, change again and be back at my desk within the hour. It made me much more productive and much happier too

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I used to do that too when I lived in Australia and had an hours lunch break - I loved it.
Haven't been able to consistently exercise at lunch since, but I'm wfh now and trying to make some time rather than working from dawn to dusk.
I just managed an online yoga class and feel much better

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by Vanillapod

Around 45 mins? I used to have time in my lunch break to change, get round my loop, change again and be back at my desk within the hour. It made me much more productive and much happier too

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Wouldn’t manage this at lunch. I used to be lucky and could walk to work. I easily did over 10k steps a day then. Unfortunately our team was moved to a different location and I have to drive now.

[Beth_Disney]

I lost three stone last year by following Weight Watchers and being more active. I'm a member of a gym but don't enjoy the classes, I prefer walking and occasional jogging. I put a bit back on once I started to relax my diet but I just follow the principles of WW and do more exercise when I feel like I want to lose a few lb.

I'll alternate between walking 5km outside and doing a similar distance on a treadmill. The treadmill at the gym is great for if it's too hot or wet outside and I'll watch something on Netflix to make the time pass quicker. 5km takes me about 50 minutes and I'll then do 10 minutes rowing (2 x 5km) and use some of the weight machines to try and tone my arms.

[halloweenbaby2]

I personally love Slimming World as it works for me - its the only thing I've managed to stick with and there's nothing worse ( my personal opinion ) of having to log / track / calorie count all the time. I've lost over 6st but finding it better by adding in some activity and I've re-found my love of swimming. You'll only stick with it if you really enjoy it otherwise it feels like your pulling teeth
There's a great You Tube channel called Get Fit with Rick - he does loads of walking workouts that you do at home. There are loads of others out there but I like his video's.
Losing weight is so hard but if your determined you'll get there. With a combination of healthy eating and activity you can get the weight losses you want.
One thing I've learned that even after a hiccup is not to give up and keep trying plus be kind to yourself.
Xx

[Air Hercs]

Aquacise classes can be good, usually a wide age range and range of sizes and ability plus the water is supportive.