Lost weight while working out at home? Anybody?

angelnymphet

I used to be 75kg after breaking my leg but after it healed I got to 65kg by exercising at home the summer before last summer. I did workouts from YouTube, it's free and the Zumba ones are especially fun to do. Now I got Insanity Max 30(am starting it today).

I can't afford to go to the gym. I'd have to pay for transportation because going by foot for an hour and a half is time-consuming and I am a student that has a job.

MommyL2015

I don't like gyms. I have a treadmill and lost the majority of my weight walking on it while watching all 10 seasons of Supernatural on Netflix. I set a rule for myself that I could not watch it unless I was on my treadmill. Sam and Dean have a way of keeping me walking a lot.

BleuBerryS

MommyL2015 wrote: »

I don't like gyms. I have a treadmill and lost the majority of my weight walking on it while watching all 10 seasons of Supernatural on Netflix. I set a rule for myself that I could not watch it unless I was on my treadmill. Sam and Dean have a way of keeping me walking a lot.

Thats a really good idea, I should do that.

MalkinMagic71

JustChristy79 wrote: »

MalkinMagic71 wrote: »

katzunghope wrote: »

MalkinMagic71 wrote: »

I haven't gone to the gym and have lost almost 70lbs. I Have an exercise bike that I use in my basement. I ride it approx 50-60 minutes a day, 7 days a week, no excuses.

How long did it take u to loose 70 pounds thats alot!

It's only been 2 1/2 months or so, but I was 388lbs to start so I lost weight alot faster than most because of how big I was and how low of a calorie intake I started at(doctor approved). Then I started working out and the lbs came off faster.

Interesting. That's really amazing. What was your suggested calorie intake, if you don't mind sharing??? I promise not to judge or tell you that you're doing it all wrong--because obviously you're doing great! (Of course, I can't speak for everyone else. Ha!)

I started at between 1200 and 1250 when I first started. I think my doctor started me that though because he thought I probably wouldn't stick to it. I've since upped it a bit between 1300-1400 a day. I honestly could probably eat a bit more with how much I work out, but for me at least I'm in a pretty good spot. I'm not hungry during the day, I can still eat the foods I want(in moderation), and when I know I'm going to go out and have a big meal like this last weekend then I do an extra workout to compensate for it. It may not work for everyone, but it has been working well for me.

Stop1510

@MalkinMagic71 Congratulations on your loss that is awesome:) I am getting a recumbant bike next week and I was wondering if you have an upright bike or recumbant bike. I don't think it will make too much of a difference for me as long as I am moving and getting my heart rate up but I was just curious what you use and how you like your bike.

LivingtheLeanDream

I lost weight without having to 'leave the house' to workout, all my workout were youtube or dvd - Fitness Blender/Jessica Smith/Jillian Michaels/ Nerd Fitness....and I walk outdoors when its not lashing with rain!
I lost 2 dress sizes/21lbs going from a UK 14 to a UK 10 through counting calories and exercising basically at home. Absolutely doable and been maintaining that loss for 2+ years Its all about consistency

bkbenda

Lots of good suggestions already provided. I would add to check out "You Are Your Own Gym". It is a program that uses body weight exercises and can be done anywhere. A weight lifting program will help preserve muscles while losing weight. There is an app that has a lot of exercises to build your own program as well as prebuilt programs. There is a book by the same title and another book "Body By You" that is geared for women. The app provides enough info to get started but the books are excellent resources.

MalkinMagic71

Stop1510 wrote: »

@MalkinMagic71 Congratulations on your loss that is awesome:) I am getting a recumbant bike next week and I was wondering if you have an upright bike or recumbant bike. I don't think it will make too much of a difference for me as long as I am moving and getting my heart rate up but I was just curious what you use and how you like your bike.

I haven an upright bike. I initially bought one from Target that was under 200$.. it worked great for me. Then i came across someone selling a nordictrack bike for 100$ that they never used. So I snatched that up and got a 500$ machine for 100$, so now I use that one more often than not, and the bike from Target my wife uses and I use on occasion to change things up.

Stop1510

@MalkinMagic71 The upright is probably more challenging, I am guessing but starting with a recumbant is better than not starting at all (I Hope). That was a great snag on the Nordictrack! My bike was under $ 200 as well, made by Exerpeutic, the reviews were good. I see much of your success had to do with restricting calories as well something I need to work on. Congratulations again and hope you continue on your downward slope of weight loss.

DarrenKH

These personal examples are amazing, I will have to try some, and will show this to my wife and a few others. I run and swim, mainly, but I want more strengthening exercises etc. A friend on MFP has lost almost 30 lbs using an elliptical, and I'm thinking of getting one second hand.

MalkinMagic71

Stop1510 wrote: »

@MalkinMagic71 The upright is probably more challenging, I am guessing but starting with a recumbant is better than not starting at all (I Hope). That was a great snag on the Nordictrack! My bike was under $ 200 as well, made by Exerpeutic, the reviews were good. I see much of your success had to do with restricting calories as well something I need to work on. Congratulations again and hope you continue on your downward slope of weight loss.

I think no matter what bike you get or what exercise you do.. as long as you do some it can only help. I certainly restricted calories as well, that is the main thing, but the exercise helps in that it makes me feel better, and gives me some breathing room on days I may want to eat more. It's all about balance. Thanks for the kind words!

akern1987

http://www.walkathome.com/
this program is awesome, really makes you sweat, and it's so easy to follow and it's low impact!

caperchick78

I workout at home. I bought a recumbent bike in January 2014 and started using it in April lol. I literally started at 5 minutes a day and worked my way up to 20 mins. I started free weights about 2 months ago, and now do 2 high intensity 20 minute cardio sessions a day - one before work and one after work. Honestly though, what you earbud most important. Exercise is great for your heart and keeping your muscles and joints healthy, and weights will help build muscle which will burn calories but diet was the biggest thing for me. I'm down 79.7 lbs, was down 85 but regained a bit when I was off track. Find something you enjoy doing. I hear you on the cold. I live in northern Saskatchewan and it gets to -40s and -50s here.

tkphotogirl

MommyL2015 wrote: »

I don't like gyms. I have a treadmill and lost the majority of my weight walking on it while watching all 10 seasons of Supernatural on Netflix. I set a rule for myself that I could not watch it unless I was on my treadmill. Sam and Dean have a way of keeping me walking a lot.

I do the same thing - Netflix or YouTube (usually live music, there are a tonne of full-length gigs on there) on my iPad, with the iPad covering the treadmill display so I don't think about time or distance.

jojo8974

I've lost 45 pounds with working out at home. Nutrition and weightloss is in the kitchen. Fitness is in your exercise, so don't let lack of gym membership be your excuse. Anyone can get healthy!

magicsd

I invested in a treadmill and some hand weights, adding kettle bells soon. I turned one of my bedrooms into my workout room.

karlis87

I use the kettlebell kickboxing scorcher series videos and I love it. I lost all 45 pounds of baby weight by his first birthday by counting calories and doing that after my second baby.

Fairysoul

I lost 50. Pounds doing various dvds at home. 1 year!

Louz163

83lbs lost by dieting & doing workout dvds at home, went to the gym once

manueldelreal

Lost around 35 lbs from this past August and until today by counting calories and doing mostly beachbody programs at home. Started with rushfit, then T25 and while I was still in Beta for t25 I started les mills combat. A couple of weeks till the end and I'm already thinking of doing insanity max 30 and then repeating the cycle.

Also, I started accumulating dumbells, now I have a set that goes from 4 to 25 lbs (they start to get pricey at this point). So yes, it is very doable to lose weight by training at home.

manueldelreal

Louz163 wrote: »

83lbs lost by dieting & doing workout dvds at home, went to the gym once

Everytime I see your photos I smile a bit, great progress @Louz163!

katzunghope

Louz163 wrote: »

83lbs lost by dieting & doing workout dvds at home, went to the gym once

@Louz163 superb results!!!! Which workout dvds did u use to follow?

katzunghope

manueldelreal wrote: »

Lost around 35 lbs from this past August and until today by counting calories and doing mostly beachbody programs at home. Started with rushfit, then T25 and while I was still in Beta for t25 I started les mills combat. A couple of weeks till the end and I'm already thinking of doing insanity max 30 and then repeating the cycle.

Also, I started accumulating dumbells, now I have a set that goes from 4 to 25 lbs (they start to get pricey at this point). So yes, it is very doable to lose weight by training at home.

Thank you! Thats so inspiring!

sistrsprkl

I've lost 50lbs 3 times and most of it without a gym. I did a lot of running, bodyweight exercises, hiking hills, free weights, exercises on playground equipment, just have to be creative Now, I belong to a gym so I can do SL 5x5 but if I had room for a squat rack at home, I'd just do that.

questionfear

I am down 23lbs with bodyweight workouts and eating at a deficit.

ChampCrucial

I lost weight in a multitude of ways but I wanted to tell you that you can lose weight and get an effective workout at home, especially if you are on a 1st floor or a house. Look up nowloss.com. The trainer there has a multitude of workouts for what you would want to do. Get a pull up bar and a set of weights Dumbbells you know are too heavy for you with 1 arm. Do bodyweight exercises and look up the basic essential compound lifts and get to work. By the time you master the weights and bodyweight exercises and can do most lifts for 15-20 reps you will have bit strength, power, muscle, and endurance. Then, if your climate gets warmer you can experiment further outside with fun moves or park workouts. Get in some cardio workouts from nowloss.com along with your exercises and you should be nice and lean by March. This is what I aim to do as this was one way I lost weight before. I lifted 1 dumbbell and played basketball everyday one summer and lost 30lbs. I am sure the nowloss.com workouts will be just as effective as basketball. I wish you luck and if you need anything or have questions just look me up

pichu318

I swim in my local YMCA, but other than that I bike everywhere, I go on runs almost every day, I try to do a Fitstar video every day, and if I still have energy I will do wii fit or fitness blender videos. I have two dumbbells that I use at home, so I'll use those during a work out some times. It's totally possible to lose weight not going to the gym

galprincess

Lost all my weight at home I love fitness blender and the you are your own gym app

NattySchmatty

I've never been to a gym. I went to one aerobics class and hated it. So I started doing Zumba at home. Worked just fine. You have to have the discipline to make yourself do it (just like anything else). But I find I am far more comfortable at home and so I work harder. The important this isn't where you're active, just that you are active.

Sumiblue

I used to go to a gym but had the most success working out at home. I turned a bedroom into an exercise room. Bought a power cage & Olympic bar & weights from Craigslist. I lift weights 3-4x week & do FitnessBlenders Kettlebell cardio & HIIT videos 1-2x/week. I've lost 14.5 lbs & in the best shape of my life at 46 yrs old.