Looking to lose 50 lbs, any fitness advice and motivation?

Looking for some motivation to be consistent in the gym and consistent with healthy eating. I’ve been on again and off again with the gym due to life. I’ve gained quite a bit of weight and I’m looking to lose about 50LBS as well as to be toned.

Any tips? Advice? Exercise recommendations that I won’t get bored with? I’m a little intimated by weights but I know they help. I enjoy cardio very much.

If you have any success stories I would love to hear.

Thank You.

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Jimmy2016 · 61-69, M

Dedication is a must! You must make a life style change to keep the weight off and be healthier person. Cross-train,run, bike, swim, stretch, lift free weights or the machines (do more reps with small amounts of weight to tone your body). You want tone your body and not gain bulk. Go to the gym with your SO or a friend. Keep a daily log of your exercise regiment. Stay positive and dedicated!! Mix it up so you don't get bored.
As far a eating healthy, I'm a very picky eater. So I counted calories. If I went out to eat I would always bring food home for other meals. I eat alot of salad and soups. If you make your own meals it will help you count the calories.
I went from 235lbs down to 170lbs by changing my life style with exercise eating better and lots of dedication and support from family and friends.
You can too!!

Mrowe718 · 41-45, F

@Jimmy2016 great advice, thank you

BiasForAction · M

Start with something doable like giving up on soda and when you see progress you will be motivated to take the next step

Mrowe718 · 41-45, F

@BiasForAction thank you! I definitely need to ditch the soda and sugary juices. I’ve been doing bad with that lately. I will up my water intake for sure!

Tomorrow · 56-60, F

Try to mix it up so you don't get bored. Lifting/cardio/yoga. Try some different things until you find what you like. I enjoy the Body Groove videos in the evening when I am wanting a little extra workout without getting out of the house. You can find a few on YouTube to start with if it looks interesting to you.

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0GGn5wj0YQ]

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SW-User

@Tomorrow it's not enough to challange me, but I really love how she's done the short videos if you have no time.

Tomorrow · 56-60, F

@SW-User She's got some that are harder but I wasn't sure what you were looking for. :) She's really good on alternate days where you don't need the full gym workout but you want a little sumpin-sumpin. ;)

Mrowe718 · 41-45, F

@Tomorrow I’ll check this out. Looks like fun!

DDonde · 31-35, M

Diet is more important than exercise, or so I have been told. Most of my weight loss myself came out about via calorie management/restriction, rather than exercise.
But it's important to keep your eye on the goal. Don't just stop when you plateau. If it worked at one point, keep going!

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DDonde · 31-35, M

@SW-User Or at least change the way you think about food (in my case)

SW-User

@DDonde yeah. Me too, in the opposite way.

Mrowe718 · 41-45, F

@DDonde I truly despise plateaus, I admit they are discouraging, but I will push through. Thank you

SW-User

Lifting weight is helpful in losing just start slow, utilize the trainers at your gym. They can teach you and get you comfortable. Also High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) so your body has a challenge.
Most of all, don't be hard on yourself just keep trying.

Mrowe718 · 41-45, F

@SW-User I will definitely interact with the trainers to receive assistance because I know they can show me workouts that I cannot do on my own. Even though youtube has helped me tremendously, hands on is best

darkknightt · M

You must start with cardio, I do it in the evening. It's very helpful

Mrowe718 · 41-45, F

@darkknightt I assumed cardio on an empty stomach in the morning was best? Or maybe I’m wrong?

darkknightt · M

@Mrowe718 I tried in the morning as well. But couldn't. So I started doing in the evening. And it worked

Eidolon · M

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Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M

Maybe a “couch to 5K” running program?

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