Looking for an workout plan

atkhorses
atkhorses Posts: 45 Member
edited November 27 in Health and Weight Loss
Mornin',
I need some motivation here, and mostly in search of a good workout program. I tend to click on youtube on tv and do random HIIT, dumb bell workouts. I eat low carb, high protein, half body weight in water (most days, it's HARD to do). I eat a Keto diet. I also stay on the Trim Healthy Mama WOE, surely you've heard of it!! I generally eat the same foods, which I should change up from time to time. Forgot to mention: I get so tired of prepping food and just would rather drink a protein shake but don't know which one would benefit me. I realize they are not the best way to go (too many inflammatories/artificial foods). I can't budge these last 15 pounds. I think stress and being 52-that hormonal stage-is effecting my losses. I have an endo appt on July 9th. Have hashimoto's as well-still figuring out what that means exactly with regard to how I need to workout and eat. I stay away from the white foods, don't drink alcohol because it causes weight gain. I have lost 37 pounds since 2015 but have maintained 177 for the last year. Want to lose 15 more and can't seem to get a good plan. I'm going to walk 3 miles this morning and eat my usual. I don't usually count calories. I stay away from them!! I'm afraid to gain muscle when I haven't gotten to my goal weight. On the flip side, I thought muscle would help the fat go faster? Advice on this would be awesome. Would love to get a personal trainer, but don't want to 'fork' over the dough for that right at the moment!!! I look forward to this group and advice/experiences!! Have a blessed day everyone!

I did post this on another person's thread, so you may have read before.

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  • emmies_123
    emmies_123 Posts: 513 Member
    I made my own workout routine from Jessica Smith youtube videos. If you go to the "Exercise Videos" on her webpage you can pick exercise based on category, very well defined. I find her spirit is infectious, and she is the only youtube trainer to get me to stick to exercise time even when I reallllly didn't want to.
    http://jessicasmithtv.com/exercise-videos/

    Can't help with protein shakes as I do not take them.

    Great job on the loss you've had so far. These last few lbs are the hardest but we will get there. There is no deadline to reach it, so go at your own pace and find the changes in lifestyle that you can stick to.
  • happytree923
    happytree923 Posts: 463 Member
    Haven't heard of Trim Healthy Mama but keto is not a high protein diet because lots of protein can prevent ketosis. There's no reason you need to be in ketosis, but it sounds like you're adding more and more rules to your diet without fully exploring why you're following those rules. That would make me stressed out too! If having a specific diet plan is helpful for you for whatever reason, pick one and make sure your portions are reasonable.

    Before I got a gym membership I used Fitness Blender videos a lot. All their videos are low- or no-equipment and they have programs you can purchase from their website if you want a sequence of workouts planned for you. They're not free but they're much cheaper than a personal trainer.
  • atkhorses
    atkhorses Posts: 45 Member
    malibu927 wrote: »
    None of the things you mentioned are necessary for weight loss. The only thing necessary is a calorie deficit. Set your goal to lose half a pound a week as you don’t have much to lose, log everything as accurately as possible, and you’ll lose. Having hashimotos may cause you to lose a bit slower if you don’t yet have your thyroid levels under control with medication, but that’s it.

    As for your original question...do whatever form of cardio you enjoy and challenges you to improve, and choose a beginning progressive strength training program from this list here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

    Thanks for your reply! I will log calories from today and adjust for 1/2 per week, walk and strength train. I appreciate the list of strength training programs.
  • atkhorses
    atkhorses Posts: 45 Member
    emmies_123 wrote: »
    I made my own workout routine from Jessica Smith youtube videos. If you go to the "Exercise Videos" on her webpage you can pick exercise based on category, very well defined. I find her spirit is infectious, and she is the only youtube trainer to get me to stick to exercise time even when I reallllly didn't want to.
    http://jessicasmithtv.com/exercise-videos/

    Can't help with protein shakes as I do not take them.

    Great job on the loss you've had so far. These last few lbs are the hardest but we will get there. There is no deadline to reach it, so go at your own pace and find the changes in lifestyle that you can stick to.

    Yesss, I have done the JS videos. I alternate hers with Hasfit and fitness blender. Just feel like maybe I need more structure instead of jumping around. I'm learning from this website that I 'm thinking about this all too much!
  • atkhorses
    atkhorses Posts: 45 Member
    happytree923 wrote: »
    Haven't heard of Trim Healthy Mama but keto is not a high protein diet because lots of protein can prevent ketosis. There's no reason you need to be in ketosis, but it sounds like you're adding more and more rules to your diet without fully exploring why you're following those rules. That would make me stressed out too! If having a specific diet plan is helpful for you for whatever reason, pick one and make sure your portions are reasonable.

    Before I got a gym membership I used Fitness Blender videos a lot. All their videos are low- or no-equipment and they have programs you can purchase from their website if you want a sequence of workouts planned for you. They're not free but they're much cheaper than a personal trainer.

    I agree, Keto is not high protein. I have been jumping around with different ways of eating and don't want to be in ketosis as it's just not sustainable for me. And, I do think I'm stressing my own self out with wanting to reach my goal! Did you find you needed more than Fitness Blender? That's kinda where i'm at just thinking I need more structure/plan for my workouts instead of jumping around with them. Loving MFP so far! Thanks for your advice!
  • happytree923
    happytree923 Posts: 463 Member
    atkhorses wrote: »
    happytree923 wrote: »
    Haven't heard of Trim Healthy Mama but keto is not a high protein diet because lots of protein can prevent ketosis. There's no reason you need to be in ketosis, but it sounds like you're adding more and more rules to your diet without fully exploring why you're following those rules. That would make me stressed out too! If having a specific diet plan is helpful for you for whatever reason, pick one and make sure your portions are reasonable.

    Before I got a gym membership I used Fitness Blender videos a lot. All their videos are low- or no-equipment and they have programs you can purchase from their website if you want a sequence of workouts planned for you. They're not free but they're much cheaper than a personal trainer.

    I agree, Keto is not high protein. I have been jumping around with different ways of eating and don't want to be in ketosis as it's just not sustainable for me. And, I do think I'm stressing my own self out with wanting to reach my goal! Did you find you needed more than Fitness Blender? That's kinda where i'm at just thinking I need more structure/plan for my workouts instead of jumping around with them. Loving MFP so far! Thanks for your advice!

    I got a gym membership because I wanted to do more weights and I live in Texas so outdoor cardio workouts are a no-go one third of the year. You can use Fitness Blender by jumping around, but they do have some programs you can buy from their website if you want some structure. I never did this because I decided to start weight lifting by the time I got a little more serious but I really like their videos and got good results from them starting as someone who hadn't exercised in an embarrassingly long time.
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