I'm not fat but I'm squishy everywhere

wilsonamber1993
wilsonamber1993 Posts: 1 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I can't afford a gym membership in my area. I live too far away from everything to go. How do I tone up in a speedy way without any equipment..? I feel like if I knew what to do then I'd actually see results. And when I actually seen results I'd feel more inclined to do more and be more dedicated. However, every time I try one of my workout kicks it's short lived because I never see any changes. Any suggestions?

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  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
    google body weight exercises. get one gallon containers and fill them with water, squats, lunges, burpees, running, pushups, situps. you don't need a gym. buy a few dumbells. add over time when you need a higher weight. you don't need a full on home gym to get started. what you need is creativity and motivation.

    and time. how do you ever expect results if your workouts are short lived? this sounds like a want it now, no commitment issue.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    stats and pictures would help...
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,128 Member
    Bodyweight exercises or check out second hand ads for some cheap dumbells. You can find workouts on Pinterest, Youtube, etc. As mentioned above you need to stick at it, you won't see results overnight. Find some workouts you enjoy.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited May 2017
    There are body weight workouts you can do. These two are mentioned a lot:

    You Are Your Own Gym
    Convict Conditioning

    As for "quickly," that may not be reasonable. I've been heavy lifting for two years and I'm still not at my visual goal.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    "If it jiggles, it is fat"
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    sgt1372 wrote: »
    My GF is "squishy" all over and I like it just fine.

    I would hate it if she became a hard bodied female athelete; it would be like hugging a dude. LOL!

    No reason you can't be a healthy and fit female w/o losing what makes you look and feel like a woman.

    Just one old man's POV . . .

    Not worth the strike...
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    sgt1372 wrote: »

    Just one old man's POV . . .

    At least he recognizes this. Just ONE old man's point of view. ((retracts the claws))
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    mom23mangos wrote: »
    sgt1372 wrote: »

    Just one old man's POV . . .

    At least he recognizes this. Just ONE old man's point of view. ((retracts the claws))

    Good point....
  • liftorgohome
    liftorgohome Posts: 25,455 Member
    Based on your pic, I'd say you look good.
  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,447 Member
    edited May 2017
    Squishy is fat. Calorie deficit.
    Check out nerd fitness bodyweight workouts
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    If you have some body fat to lose, a calorie deficit will help with that. As far as the exercise, as mentioned body weight, youtube, workout videos..

    Wouldn't we all love to work out for 90 days and see massive changes in our bodies?

    Rethink your expectations and also look into exercise programs specially designed to help you reach your 'body goal".. Body composition changes takes time and patience..for me so far I am a couple of years in..
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    mom23mangos wrote: »
    sgt1372 wrote: »

    Just one old man's POV . . .

    At least he recognizes this. Just ONE old man's point of view. ((retracts the claws))

    Should have left the claws out :smile:

    OP,
    As stated there are a lot of bodyweight programs you can follow. YAYOG, convict conditioning, Al Kavadlo, nerd fitness, gmb, gymnastics bodies etc.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Real talk: You don't "tone up in a speedy way", either with or without equipment. Even with the best gym, the ideal diet/workout routine and a personal trainer at your disposal, it doesn't happen quick. It requires time, patience and lots of dedication.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I suggest taking some measurements all over, find a structured home workout program, and re-measure weekly. Chart your progress including number of reps, weight, etc. You might see strength gains before you see a reduction in the squishiness index.

    If you don't see progress it will of course be too easy to drop.
  • womanisadevil
    womanisadevil Posts: 52 Member
    Fitness blender on youtube!

    Doing the same work out can be boring. You can pick shorter or longer ones based on how you feel that day! And change it up so you don't get bored. :smile:

    The best part is it's freeeeeeee!! Yay.
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    I started with resistance tubes. Found one YouTube video and added a couple of exercises from www.theragear.ca (the manufacturer). Since I've got another 66 lbs to go til goal, I'm still squishy... but firmer than I was three months ago.

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