As I hit my 30s, I have gained weight and developed fat that’s mostly in my waist area. I also get bloated so easily now.
I have been trying to control my diet but it’s been hard keeping a steady routine. I have been thinking about joining a pilates class but want something that will deliver results otherwise I lose motivation.
What’s your workout routine to shed fat? And has anyone tried any dietary supplements or medication like “hers” to help with weight loss?
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Right now, I just walk until I lose more weight. During the summer, we add swimming to our routine.
I don’t take “hers” but I’m on Wegovy.
I use the workout app Ladder and my body changed immensely. Ive never lost weight easier or have been leaner.
Monday – Wednesday – Friday: 50-90 minutes of cardio, mostly indoor biking, running, or swimming. 20-30 minutes of light strength work on machines
Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday: 20-30 minutes of cardio and about an hour of lifting free weights.
I also do stretches and flexibility work for about 40 minutes every day and spend at least 5 or 6 hours hiking/rucking/walking outdoors every weekend. Oh and sometimes I’ll do 20 or 30 minutes of switch boxing after work, that is super fun
But none of this is specifically to “shed fat”, it’s just because I get bored otherwise. And the stretches suck and I hate them but I do them because one day I will be old
The best way to start is small. Instead of ensuring all meals are 100% healthy, try to aim for one big salad for 3-4 of your meals in a week. Park further away in the parking lot.
Try out different classes at the gym and see what works… Zumba, Pilates, strength. If you’ve got a class coming up and don’t feel like going, just put on your working out outside. Usually that’s enough motivation to get out there.
The biggest thing I’ve seen time and time again is people going all or nothing and losing hope. I am currently using Stronger By The Day app and absolutely love it, it’s strength based but those are the workouts I enjoy. My shoulders and arms have definition for the first time ever, I am absolutely loving it. Plus seeing weight progression over time is a huge motivation to push myself.
EDITED TO ADD that I started with the app at 3 days per week, with a daily walk with my dogs around 40-60 minutes. Now doing 4 days a week.
I run 4-6x a week, Solidcore 2-3x week, rock climb 1-2x week, strength 1-3x week, and yoga 1-4x week.
You should try Pilates. I love reformer Pilates.
CrossFit twice a week and two walks every day, I’m averaging around 13000 steps a day. I’m having a lot of difficulty losing weight even though I’m in a calorie defecit because my body burns muscles rather than fat. For the past two weeks I’ve upped my protein intake to 140-160 grams a day and I’m hoping that will help me shed some weight.
I workout 5 days a week. Each day is a different part of my body. So Monday-legs, Tuesday-shoulders, etc. I rotate which exercises each week too. I have 8 exercises for each body section. I do cardio at the gym, 4 days out of the week, 20 mins minimum. Then I do abs 3 days out of the week.
When I reach my goal, I will definitely only be going to the gym 3 times a week.
I am doing walking right now, swinging on swings and also about add lifting weights to my routine.
weight lifting 5x/week; Muay Thai 2x/week.
Me dragging my ass to my mat and do pilates because if I don’t I will pay 10$ to my friend. As neither of us a fan of exercising we made a deal like whoever doesn’t exercise on the weekend for at least half an hour will pay the other 10 bucks.
I do hot power or sculpt yoga M/W/F. Walk every day and just started adding a weighted vest and play A LOT of pickleball. I am 33 and also noticing how HARD it is so keep weight off especially in the tummy and hips 😭🥲
Walk every day, run two miles once a week, barre once a week, yoga once a week, 15-20 min peloton Pilates classes once or twice a week 🙂
I walk at least 10,000 steps a day and do reformer Pilates 3x a week. I also do a barre or lightweight arm workout 20m a day at home in front of the TV, and I throw in 15m HIIT videos at home a few days a week. Highly recommend Pilates, mat or reformer.
I was a competitive powerlifter for 10 years. Honestly, the only thing that sorta works for me is intense workouts and/or many hours of working out (as a powerlifter, I was training 8-10 hours a week)—and even that wasn’t a guarantee. There were times as a powerlifter where I was still gaining a ton of weight.
The only common denominator of the times when I was thinner was that I was super anxious and depressed. I’ve decided I’d rather be happy and a little fatter. I’ve been focusing more on regularly moving my body and eating lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lots of fiber rather than weight loss.
Personally I’ve found cardio the best thing for fat loss. When I was losing weight, I was running 2x a week and did 3x weighted HIIT style sessions. This + a calorie deficit left me with good results.
I strength training now and overall the benefits for building muscle for fat loss over the longer term are much greater, but it’s also a lot more effort. For sole focus on weight loss, calorie deficit and increased expenditure which is easier with cardio was key for me
I lift weights 4-5x a week, but noticed the weight gain (~9 pounds) packed on when I stopped cardio for a few months. I’ve lost about half after three months of using the peloton 4x a week in combination with my lifting routine. Something had to give and my diet wasn’t enough.
You can do any workout you like and see results if you’re consistent about it. What works for me is to make working out as easy as possible and something i look forward to. I lift weights and bike at home, and build in a treat like catching up on a podcast or listening to an audiobook. If I had to go through the whole ceremony of going to a gym or class somewhere I would likely fail. I am also mindful of the benefits im after like overall physical and mental health impact rather than “melting fat” to achieve some standard of acceptibility.
My workout routine consists of 3 strength training days, 1 Pilaties and walking at least 2x a week. High protein diet, moderate fat and carbs. I’m 30, 31 this fall 2 years postpartum and had this routine before any of this (around age 23ish). Consistency is what works overtime and not any one routine or dietary plan.
I do weights or a strength class ~4x per week and then spin at home 2-3x per week. I also incorporate random classes or activities like boxing, pilates, bouldering, etc to keep things a little inconsistent and work different muscles. I haven’t tried any weight loss meds or supplements.
I have less of a routine, and more “things that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.” I mostly do yoga, but I also bought myself a bike and go riding regularly. Nothing intense, just around the neighborhood and what not. I also walk my dog a bunch, and try to take the stairs everywhere I go.
I learned years ago that I don’t enjoy the gym because I prefer being outside, and the gym feels really stale. I also got tired of guys asking if I needed help, or trying to “teach” me about muscle groups and machines.
I bit the bullet and bought a rowing machine this past year and it is awesome. If you want any exercise equipment, check FB Marketplace. I got a machine with the receipt to show that it was five months old and retailed for $2,000 for $300 bucks!
Exercise is good, but diet is everything. Medication and working out won’t save you from bad eating habits. Eating healthy is harder (and more expensive), but the difference is real. You mentioned struggling with that aspect. Is it something specific like the shopping, cooking etc, or is it just that you don’t feel like the food is as tasty, or the options are too limited?
Weight loss is majority diet. You can’t outrun a poor diet. I use my Fitbit app and when I’m serious about losing some pounds, I track every single calorie. After doing it for a few years, I have a really good idea of what I should be eating, and I could stop tracking or weighing stuff. Unfortunately once I stop tracking, I start snacking. But that’s a me issue.
I had the most success when I signed up for work out classes. Zumba once a week, and then 1-2 cardio strength classes. This is mostly because you have to pay in advance so I had to commit to 12 or so weeks at a time. And I would go, because I paid for it. That consistency is really important. I don’t have as much success with a gym membership because I can decide to skip whenever. Unfortunately the strict schedule of the classes doesn’t work for me anymore because my personal schedule is all over the place. I miss it.
I also trick myself into using my exercise bike at home. When life is busy, I only let myself go on TikTok while I’m on the bike. I can get a good 30-40 minute scroll in while working up a sweat.
The key is finding something you like, and making it a part of your daily routine.
You shed fat primarily with diet. Building muscle can help burn calories more quickly, and make the dietary adjustments you may make more effective.
I shed fat by eating a macro balance that’s heavy on protein, moderate on carbs, and very low on fat. If I’m in a cut, the calorie deficit comes from fat calories. This is because fat is the slowest macronutrient to burn, requiring lengthy Zone 2 cardio work to really use, whereas it’s so easy to burn carbs and protein (including from your muscles).
So eat lots of protein. I’m 154 pounds as of yesterday’s weight check (down from 160 at the beginning of the current cut) and try to get 150g of protein a day. 1g/lb is a good target to shoot for. Clear whey isolate protein gives 20g/50cal, Oikos Triple Zero yogurt gives 15g/90cal and is completely delicious. Find those foods that give the most protein for the least calories and contain no fat, and fall in love with them.
I build muscle and endurance by working out 6 days per week:
3 hours CrossFit
2 hours weightlifting
1 hour HYROX
Every day cycling (commuting, road, gravel)
3 hours of steady state Zone 2 cardio (boring as fuck but builds the base for more intense work and burns fat)
I keep a generally active lifestyle in which all my hobbies are sports, so I’m always skating or playing basketball with my friends. I am certain that if I didn’t do this, I would be overweight like every other woman in my immediate family at this age. For me, this work is worth it. (Pro tip: join a really social gym so it’s fun to go as much as possible. The fact that my friends are at the gym, the skate park, the cycling event, etc, is the #1 thing that keeps me consistent.)
Orangetheory and Lagree. Lagree completely toned me up
3x weight training, 1-2x cardio/running, 2x Pilates and 20min yoga everyday right after I wake up. I don’t care about steps or caloric deficit, just maintain a healthy diet with a tad more proteins and still get to eat my treats here and there.
I have never been able to out-exercise a poor diet. I wore out my joints and spent a fortune thinking I could. I know this was not your question but if you don’t to mind to keep reading, here is what has helped me:
You won’t lose weight in Pilates but it will help toning. For me it is consistent cardio couple times a week and steps daily, weight training and very healthy diet!
I’ve been really interested in proper gut health lately and I would recommend starting with walking before or after 1-2 of your daily meals. It has amazing benefits for digestion (bloating) and hormone levels (also bloating). Weight training also has the most bang for buck when it comes to exercise routine. 15-30 min 3x a week will increase your resting metabolism.
Also if the weather isn’t great and I’m at home, I’ll put on headphones and dance in my apartment after a meal if I’m feeling like my body needs some movement but I don’t feel like going for a walk.
I lost 30 lbs by utilizing portion control, cutting out breads, and keeping pastas to a minimum. I’m also gluten free, so my diet already naturally didn’t really involve a lot of those. It’s hard at first as your stomach adjusts but within a week or two, you don’t feel as hungry as often as you did.
For over a year, I’ve been doing 5 minute yoga stretches from MadFit’s YouTube channel. And for the last year, I’ve been doing light strength training 2x/week that takes less than 10 minutes. Seriously 1 set of each exercise. I can’t reiterate enough how much of a difference just this small consistency has made for me.
>want something that will deliver results otherwise I lose motivation.
You’re never going to stick to any form of exercise if you only do it to be skinny.
Lifting weights is one of the most effective things you can do to change what your body looks like. 2x per week is really all you need to start seeing results, especially if you are a beginner. Fat loss does not happen unless you are burning more calories than you are consuming, so diet is important. No matter what you do, consistency is key, and healthy weight loss takes time.
I run at least once or twice a week, barre twice a week, and try to get at least a 10-15 minute low impact cycle on the in-between days. Plus I walk a mile or two with my dog every day.
I’m finally losing weight slowly but steadily after really struggling for a few years. And I really only saw progress once I really got some sort of activity EVERY day….for example, when I was doing Barre but not running, the scale was not moving. So, now I know that I have to move even just a little bit each day.
Honestly, whatever you do you just have to do it CONSISTENTLY.
Also, if you start working out your body will change (in a good way) but you won’t necessarily lose weight. Weight loss is 80% diet. But for me, just working out for a month even if I don’t lose weight helps build up my shoulders, which balances my hips and the whole look of my body. It’s worth it to feel better in just whatever weight you are.
For me, it’s Popsugar 30 minute videos on Youtube (the old ones when Anna hosted). I try to work up to doing them 5 times a week. It’s nice because it’s ONLY 30 minutes, I do it at home, but the blend of cardio/strength means you often get a reeeally solid workout.
I started doing Pilates Reformer 1.5 years ago about 3-5 times a week and using the infrared sauna, changed my life. Lost 40lbs and generally more fit than I’ve ever been.
I try and workout five days a week. I think it’s important to find a workout or workouts that you enjoy. I go to HotWorx which is a gym where the workouts are all in an infrared sauna. They have many different ones to choose from and that has helped with toning, strength and flexibility. I also do TRX and I find that to be such a great workout.
Heavy lifting with cardio 3x a week.
Yoga on off days and always choosing the option to include intentional movement (parking farther in the lot, taking the stairs, walking instead of driving).
Eat vegan and mostly unprocessed because I’m cheap and like to cook and meal prep everything at home, and it just works so well for my body. Constantly mistaken for someone way younger, great digestion and sleeping patterns, clear skin, good mental health.
When I start to skimp on any of the above I can feel myself slipping into small bad habits that will wind up with me being depressed again if I’m not actively choosing the healthier habits.
I try to get 7000 steps a day. Some days I walk 3 miles, but also I like to run, slowish (11 min miles) and only 5-6k. I started lifting weights with dumbbells. Nothing crazy, just basic arm exercises and squats and RDLs. I’ve lost a decent amount this way and my muscle definition continues to progress. I’m not trying to be super fast or strong. I just want decent muscle and bone strength and endurance so I’m healthy as I get older.
I generally do weights 3x a week. I run about 3x a week, and usually walk on the other days. Unless I’m traveling or sick, I usually do something everyday
So much harder after your mid 30s to shift the weight especially if you like your food. I do cardio 2-3x a week , reformer Pilates 2-3 times and then weights if I have time. I find the easiest way to shift weight is to cut out alcohol (or at least wine and beer) but it’s impossible due to my social life. So I try and not go out as much sometimes. Cut out sugary drinks / soda drinks etc.
Row 3-4x/wk, lift 3x (I don’t lift heavy as I only currently have the bowflex 552 dumbbellls. My RDL is 50-60lbs.) I used to do yoga during my lunch hour, but have fallen off that. I really need to get back into at least doing 15minutes of stretching.
All said and done, it’s 1-2 hours a day, depending on what I’m doing. Sometimes I double up, and I row for at least 30 minutes, usually longer. Leg day on its own is 90.
None of this outruns my fork, but does help me keep pace. I have a tshirt with a raccoon on it that says “I workout so I can eat garbage”.
I do 30-40 minutes daily, usually a combo of aerobics (bike) and weights. In nicer weather I try to jog and I want to get into swimming again too. Plus, I walk a ton in general as I don’t drive. Weight loss specifically is more about diet, though exercise is fantastic for you. A good diet might help with the bloating, but it’s about finding something that works for you (even healthy diets can cause some bloating sometimes), but lowering sodium intake can help.
I peloton almost everyday and do solidcore 2-3x a week and walk a lot but I am not skinny or toned because I don’t eat well – I love sweets and carbs and don’t get nearly enough protein or fiber. I also am never in a calorie deficit and sleep poorly. I’ve been told it’s really a lot a lot about diet and lifestyle.
I’m almost 32. When I started working remotely in 2020 I started getting back issues so I started doing pilates at 29 and it has really helped keep me in shape even when my weight has fluctuated (still need to work on my eating habits) plus my back pain is gone. I generally dislike most excercise but pilates has been beneficial in every way and the results are incredible – try going 3 or 4 times a week for a month and I promise you will see and feel a significant change. I also do my best to incorporate daily walks if I have the time or at least getting to 10k steps and try to run 1.5-2 miles once or twice a week. I also take my dog to the dog park about 4x a week and walk for another 30-40 minutes there.
Strength Training. I try to do at minimum 3 days a week lifting weights, with 1 day of cardio (walking/jogging/running). I mix it up between isolated upper and lower body days to full body workouts. Here is a sample day of my 3 days/week full body workouts right now:
Tuesday (Full Body)
Lower Body Push: Back Squat – 3 sets of 10 reps @ 80lbs
Upper Body Push: DB Bench Press – 3 sets of 15 reps @ 20lbs
Upper Core: Plank Up Downs – 3 sets of 12 reps
Lower Body Pull: Trap Bar Deadlift – 3 sets of 7 reps @ 125lbs
Upper Body Pull: Waiter Curl – 3 sets of 15 reps @ 20lbs
Side Core: DB Russian Twist – 3 sets of 15 reps @ 15lbs
Lower Body Misc: Single Leg Glute Bridge – 3 sets of 15 reps
Upper Body Misc: Reverse grip Bent over Row – 3 sets of 10 reps @ 60lbs
Lower Core: Flutter Kicks – 3 sets at 30 secs each
Thursday & Saturdays are in this same set up where I do a full body workout that consists of lower & upper body push exercises (pushing/pressing the weight away) lower & upper body pull exercises (pulling the weight towards you), misc lower and upper body exercises (glutes, calves, hips, back, etc), and throw in upper, side, & lower abs/core.
I’ve found that cutting down on alcohol has also helped me lose fat. I don’t really diet, but I try to eat enough protein. Just find something that you like and keep at it. Consistency is key. I feel that building and maintaining muscle is the best way for me to stay in shape now that I am 40.
I use the routine from workoutplanai and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve honestly never felt as fit before
I lift weights generally 5x a week, adding cardio (stair climber) and tracking my diet to lose weight as needed. I generally do either a 3 upper/2 lower split or 3 leg days, but tbh those are much more exhausting (larger muscle groups taxes the cns more). Hormone changes can make losing weight more difficult but it really does come down to move more, eat less and more nutrient dense food. I highly recommend women engage in resistance training if for no other reason than future mobility and bone density loss prevention.
Weights 3-4x/week plus Pilates 1-2x/week. It’s hard to make it happen sometimes but I love having muscles
Walking, lifting weights, hydration, nutrient dense whole food diet and sleep/recovery is the way.
I have picked up walking after meals to help reduce my bloating. I was recently diagnosed with IBS and I have some pretty bad digestive issues but walking has helped a lot. Ontop of this I work out lifting 5 days a week and yoga three days a week.
I was put on phentermine and bupropion which helped me to lose about 47 lb.
At the same time, I was doing CrossFit three times a week. Post weight loss, I still had a poor hip to waist ratio. That only improved once I was put on an estrogen containing birth control. I have PCOS and my levels were low.
I’ve kept the weight off for 3 years and counting.
If you’re at the stage where you’re considering medication, an endocrinologist is the best person to see. They’ll check to make sure there’s nothing else contributing to the weight gain. That means screening out pre-diabetes, thyroid problems, Cushing’s, etc.
Edit: corrected the meds I was on when I lost the weight.
I run now, but I got serious about fitness when I was 28 and had a lot of pandemic weight to lose. I got a gym membership and did incline walking on the treadmill + basic lifting. Alongside changes in diet I lost 70 pounds and have successfully kept it off! I run 3-5 times a week now and am training for a half marathon. I’d like to get back into weight lifting as I can see a difference from when I was consistently in the gym, but cardio has become so important to me (mental health, fitness, cardiovascular health).
As I’m trying to lose my pregnancy weight, I’ve been doing what has always worked for me. Eat mostly whole foods (80-90%), calorie deficit, 30 min+ on the elliptical, and gym 3x a week (push, pull, legs). It’s just enough to hit all muscles and time in between to recover!
I’m currently doing a mix of CrossFit and weightlifting 5–6 days a week and one Hyrox. It keeps things intense and varied—some days are more strength-focused, others are metabolic conditioning or skill work. I also squeeze in three short 5k runs during the week, and I try to do a longer 10k run on the weekend. The combo helps me stay lean while building muscle.
For diet, I aim for high protein, lower sugar, and try to avoid highly processed stuff. Don’t be afraid to eat, I have at least 5 meals daily and hydrate well.
Pilates is actually a great option, especially for core strength and posture, which can help with waist definition. But if you’re looking for faster fat-loss results, pairing it with some higher intensity cardio or resistance training might help keep the momentum and motivation up. Id recommend group classes to help you stay accountable.
Pilates won’t burn many calories, but if it gets you in the gym, it’s better than nothing. The best workout is the one you’ll actually do! Weight is lost in the kitchen, as you probably know
As for weight loss workouts, I do cycling. However all my workouts are more cardio (I do a strength class which is high rep, low weight). I also do a yoga-type class that, whislt isn’t a big calorie burner, makes me feel thin and that does wonders for my motivation 🙂
For workouts I do:
Once I get near my target weight I want to shift more into true strength, but right now I want to lose a few more pounds for the summer (165->148 with 135 target)
As a lazy fitness gal, weights is my go to. I started HIIT and Tabata workouts 8 years ago with Sweat (female based workouts for home or gym) and it burned a ton of fat and helped build muscle. Now that I’m older I prefer weights at home on Peloton app. I do 2 long walks a week and try to walk 20 mins a day at work during my lunch break or whenever I can sneak extra steps in. But in my opinion strength training burns the most fat and builds nice soft muscle for women the quickest.
I bartend for a living, and I burn a ton of calories at work. When it’s busy I’m pretty much speed walking and shaking cocktails for hours on end.
Also a big fan of hiking on my days off. 39 and in the best shape of my life.
Weight loss is, at its base, calories in < calories out. You need to eat at a calorie deficit in order to lose weight (barring underlying medical issues, obviously), so calculating your macros using an online calculator for your goals, and then tracking your food intake ACCURATELY using an app is going to be what works.
My workout routine is M-F lifting weights with some conditioning using the app Ladder (Team Transform with Coach Shelby). It’s pricey and iOS only, but it’s the best workout app I’ve used. Each coach gives you a weekly structured workout that you can choose which days to do, they talk you through things, there are videos demonstrations of the moves, timers, rest times, logging and tracking your progress, and a team chat you can participate in.
Supplements and medications are not a substitute for eating a balanced diet within your personal macros and exercising in some form.
I lift weights, get a walk in each day, and cycle 1x a week to get my HR up. I took up Gaelic football recently because I am closing in on a midlife crisis.
Some solid advice here already but I’ll just add: don’t do anything you hate, you won’t stick with it. Pick an exercise you enjoy and do that. I personally cannot stand running and most cardio, so I do kickboxing. I like lifting, so I do some lifting every other day. I hired a trainer that makes me a program via an app that I follow at my regular gym, but there are many other options these days that don’t require paying a trainer. I have a dormant eating disorder so I don’t do crazy dietary restrictions, I just try to eat mainly whole foods and drink mostly water. I don’t drink alcohol. Muscle makes you more efficient at burning calories, so to raise your resting metabolic rate, lift. Another thing I love is taking occasional classes my gym offers, like a goofy dance class. Finally, doing a little something every day is better than doing nothing at all OR going crazy every day. You’ll just be sore and miserable and your rest day will turn into a rest week and you’ll just be stuck in the same place over and over. Incorporate a little movement every day even if it’s a quick foam roll or stretch
Cardio and weights in the gym 2x a week and 2-4 mile walks 2-3x per week. I have been on every GLP and Metformin to help with weight loss (I’m down 100 pounds, 75 to go).
Squats, bench, deadlifts, and variations 3x a week + a slight calories deficit.
I’ve been 140 and 110. Without weight training, I just look like a smaller but still flabby version of myself.
I run a shit ton.
I do 25-35 minutes of cardio and 30-an hour of yoga every day. Usually take 2 days off during the week from running but try to do yoga every day, even if it’s a short workout.
I bought a Peloton a couple years ago and I rely on that app to guide me through the bulk of my workouts during the week. I’m a mom and a homebody so I know that working out at home is my best bet for consistency.
I do their strength training programs 3x a week and guided walks or rides all other days. On Saturdays I hit a warm yoga class at a local studio.
The peloton workout app. I do not have a peloton bike or treadmill but I follow along with my own treadmill / bike and do the strength classes a few times a week. I love it. The app also has a personalized workout plan it can set up just for you and your goals- it gives you a schedule with classes to choose from. If you are consistent 20-30 min a day, 3/4 times a week with a healthy diet you’ll see major changes without it being overwhelming to stick to,
I start my work-out with a 10 minute run around my backyard. (It’s a modest backyard but I nonetheless constructed a track out of astroturf for running. 50 laps = 1 mile!) Then I come inside and work out to 35 minutes worth of HIIT Youtube videos. Then I go back outside and run another 10 minutes. Then I go back inside and do some planks and some yoga poses for 10 minutes.
I do this five days a week. I have been keeping to this regimen for 7-8 months now. Before I was running/exercise biking. I also ride my bike to and from the office. It’s just a 2.5 mile ride, but I count it as cardio because even with pedal assist, my legs do some work.
I’ve noticed a big difference since I’ve started doing HIIT. More energy, stronger core, stronger legs, firmer butt. I would not say that weight has fallen off of me (I haven’t cut any calories though), but I have noticed that my clothes fit better. I’m also VERY regular and the “bloated belly” days that I used to have frequently only show up once or twice a month.
I wake up, pee, take my meds, and then do a quick stretching routine before using the Pilates at Home app (just started a couple of weeks ago so I’m on the beginner track), then 30-45 minutes with my DeskCycle while I play whatever video game I’ve been working on. I do it almost every day.
For me it’s less about shedding fat, though, and more about just staying active.
Free weights/Pilates 20-30 minutes 3x a week and 20-30 minutes of walking or HIIT on non strength days
Find an intro special for a studio (pilates or challenging yoga) and max it out! E.g. if it’s $30 for 7 days, go five days of the seven; if it’s $75 for a month, go at least 3 times a week). Then checkout another intro special. I had so much fun doing this in January and February before I found the studio I joined last month, and right now I’m in the best shape of my life! I’ve never stuck with a workout routine so consistently either.
What’s great about this:
Also want to note the value of increasing activity across the board – this means more low intensity stuff like walking, taking the stairs, etc. Both to lose weight and keep it off you’re looking to reshape your metabolism, and you do that by putting demand on it consistently over time.
Sorry you’re feeling this way OP! But all the solutions to it are so positive and will add so much to your life and happiness, I’m really excited for you!
Pilates 3x per week (one of the classes is solidcore)
Dance classes/events 1-2 times per week
Yoga once per week
I know the general focus for weight loss is food and exercise but some of us neglect sleep, we don’t figure out how we are coping with stress and we do not consider hormonal changes that our bodies may be experiencing.
I love cycling and clubbing. I go to spinning classes. Where i live, it’s on the expensive side so reminding myself “Don’t waste your money” just to drag my ass every week. This is the only class i have been continuing for over a year now.