Where do I start?

bellebelle3321
bellebelle3321 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Today, as of midnight is my beginning. I've done my meal prepping and already imputed it into my food diary. The eating will be okay for me, however I have no idea what to do for exercises. I live in the North Country (and currently have 5 inches of snow and ice, so walking outside isn't a good idea. I'm a 280 pound woman and I'm ready to feel beautiful again. Anyone have exercise tips for beginners? Stretches as well! Thanks

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  • SoxyKitten
    SoxyKitten Posts: 80 Member
    I'd have a look on YouTube for beginners home work outs. There is so much stuff on there you're bound to find something that suits you!

    Good luck in your journey.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Living room dance party!
    YouTube is a good suggestion. Watch a bunch and start with what looks like it will be fun and feel good for you. Ways will lead on to ways.
  • rks581
    rks581 Posts: 99 Member
    I agree that Youtube is a good place to start. You may want to get an exercise mat for floor exercises. Some light dumbbells (for example a 2/3/5 lb set) will help you add some strength training. A medicine ball would be useful as well. Choose weights you can lift easily.
  • neldabg
    neldabg Posts: 1,452 Member
    Aww. :( No matter your current size and/or state of health, you deserve to feel beautiful as you are now! Remember that.
    I started with just walking, with the intention to progress to running. Walking is very easy to do and easy to track. YouTube is your friend. Type in "beginner exercises" and you'll get a ton of results. There are popular YouTubers like Fitness Blender and Blogilates, but don't dismiss less known YouTubers. Their videos are pretty good too.
    Good luck!
  • singletrackmtbr
    singletrackmtbr Posts: 644 Member
    Bodyweight exercise requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Check out darebee.com, and You Are Your Own Gym.
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Do you have a flight of stairs in your home? If yes... put on some good music and challenge yourself to go up and down as often as your current physical condition allows for.

    My aunt did that to avoid having to move out of her home (stairs were a huge barrier to staying). At first she only managed to go up and down once before having to sit down and take a break. On bad days she had to sit down halfway up. Now she's zipping up those stairs like a pro and even out paces me when we walk up hill!

    Or
    - Pace in front of the TV while watching your favorite show (I've gotten good enough to knit at the same time!).
    - Jog in one spot for 1 minute every hour and challenge yourself to increase that amount.
    - squats or jumping jacks while waiting for the water for your tea to boil
    - ...
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