Weight Loss Buddies That Are doing Exercising At Home

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  • michybeans
    michybeans Posts: 106
    Right now I am doing my exercise at home. I have some weights but do a lot of bodyweight stuff too, and pilates. Check out blogilates.com, I love her workouts. Feel free to add me - it can be hard to get motivation to work out at home so we can keep each other accountable. :)
  • Shereewhitney88
    Shereewhitney88 Posts: 87 Member
    I workout at home as well. I can't afford the gym right now so I use my treadmill and the internet. Feel free to add me =)
  • HSDramamom
    HSDramamom Posts: 44 Member
    I exercise at home--partly because I can't afford to have a gym membership, but also because I'm not crazy about working out at a gym either. I'm sure I'd benefit from the experiences of fellow home exercisers. I mostly use DVDs. My favorites of late are Ellen Barrett's Yogini (she's probably my favorite fitness instructor) and Biggest Loser Power Sculpt. I alternate them from day to day. I also did one of Denise Austin's Shrink Belly Fat routines today. Oh, and I also just found this "Jump for Joy" routine tonight that I plan to try tomorrow: http://www.shape.com/fitness/cardio/5-ways-burn-500-calories-30-minutes

    Christina
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    I bought a recumbent bike and ride for 30 minutes 4 - 5 times a week. I've bought a couple CD's. The old Richard Simmons Dancin' to the Oldies workout is a hoot but it's hard for me to keep up. I have that problem with a lot of the CD's and online videos I try (I'm on oxygen so I do get winded very easily). But I'll keep trying.

    Fitness Blender has free exercise videos: http://www.fitnessblender.com
  • GetFitNicky
    GetFitNicky Posts: 25 Member
    Hi, I started working out in my living room after I had my third baby. Gym memberships are not in budget and I loathe a group setting for working out anyhow. I tried to run outside, but it HURT. and not in a good way. Plus, I found I hated running in public, too. Self esteem, lack of, I suppose, sigh. You know the Elaine dance from Seinfeld? Yeah, that's me, only I'm running.

    So, I started with Leslie Sansone walk at home 1 mile on YouTube for free and started doing twice a day before I purchased a few of her DVDs. I was heavy and nursing so running/bouncing all over was just not gonna happen,lol. Ouch.

    Leslie's videos are wonderful and completely uncomplicated. I've graduated to 30 day challenge and find that it works the same muscles as 30 day shred, just more gently. (I hurt my knee really bad doing shred and went back to Sansone.) now that I've got some muscles (shocking!) I do hop on an ancient treadmill for some power walks and light jogging sometimes.

    add me if you'd like, anyone on this thread really. I admire those who hit the gyms and run marathons and whatnot, but those of us who workout at home for various reasons are every bit an athlete,too. Best, Nicky
  • EmbraceFlow
    EmbraceFlow Posts: 19 Member
    My only exercise is walking. I am blessed to live in a town with many sidewalks and walking trails. I initially set a goal of 20 minutes per day, but once I get out to walk I usually walk for 40 minutes or more. Once the weather gets colder, I can walk on the indoor track at our local rec center for free. A gym membership is not necessary to get exercise.

    I think I'm going to turn to walking too. I'm going on a trip to GA this September, that's when I plan on walking. I can't run or jog since my foot is still healing from me injuring it but that wont stop me.
  • Lilylee757
    Lilylee757 Posts: 192 Member
    I workout at home too. I do go to the track by my house add I am trying to complete couch to 5k. I have some dvds and use fitness blender online and as lame as it sounds walking the dog. Add me if you would like.
  • caperchick78
    caperchick78 Posts: 426 Member
    I noticed a few mentioned Blenders. I'm going to have to check that out. I'm always looking for new videos.
  • mayra_freeandfit
    mayra_freeandfit Posts: 7 Member
    I workout at home using DVD's a lot! I love Jillian Michaels' workout videos and have noticed major results. My legs and glutes are definitely a lot more toned, plus she includes cardio in the workouts so it burns more calories. Win, win!
    I'm also new to My Fitness Pal and would like more friends to support and encourage each other. Add me
  • RET68
    RET68 Posts: 88
    I lived in NY and Northern Cali for years and dreamed of my pool at home in Florida. Now I"m back in a tiny house with a great big pool and I couldn't be happier. I have to go in at night because it just won't rain this summer, but it's great. I've been doing like 90 min a day. It's wonderful. But, I do some Rodney Yee Yoga, and Pilates videos too, those are fun. I went to the Y and asked for a scholarship and they gave me one for a year. If there is a JCC near you, they'll do that too. I keep promising myself I'm gonna take a dance class there. I'll let you know. The very best thing you can do though is walk. Get a dog they'll walk you. Oh and old Nordictrack's last forever. I've got a really old one in the garage. It'll still kick my butt. You can pick them up sometimes for free. If they need tuned up there's good Youtube vids about that. Good luck :bigsmile:
  • nrobenolt
    nrobenolt Posts: 57 Member
    I do my exercise at home, I have never been to a gym, I do mainly walking outside or walking with Leslie Sansone during the winter. I am also limited with a disability so walking is about all I can do but its working. Anyone can feel free to add me I am very active supporter! Only thing I dont do is drama ugh!
  • strawmama
    strawmama Posts: 623 Member
    I exercise at home (when I do). There's no way I could afford a gym. Feel free to add me :)
  • GisellaWinchester
    GisellaWinchester Posts: 11 Member
    I have a gym membership but I don't go often and when i do go it is in the middle of the night when almost no one is there. i am sky and hate crowds. I prefer to do Zumba on the wii, walk, do videos, or use weights at home. I lost 30 lbs last year but ended up stalling when i stopped trying after a have a few family deaths within a few months. Trying it again if you want to add me you can.
  • erikalynne88
    erikalynne88 Posts: 2 Member
    I do all my workouts at home. I haven't been in a gym since I was 17. I have thought about joining a gym but I haven't got around to it. I do Jillian Michael's 30day shred and her cardio Kickboxing, I alternate the 2 even though the 30 day shred is made for 30 days I feel I would get bored doing the same thing every day for 10 days . So far I'm doing good but I just rejoined MFP last week So I'm starting over again.
  • HSDramamom
    HSDramamom Posts: 44 Member
    Hi, I started working out in my living room after I had my third baby. Gym memberships are not in budget and I loathe a group setting for working out anyhow. I tried to run outside, but it HURT. and not in a good way. Plus, I found I hated running in public, too. Self esteem, lack of, I suppose, sigh. You know the Elaine dance from Seinfeld? Yeah, that's me, only I'm running.

    So, I started with Leslie Sansone walk at home 1 mile on YouTube for free and started doing twice a day before I purchased a few of her DVDs. I was heavy and nursing so running/bouncing all over was just not gonna happen,lol. Ouch.

    Leslie's videos are wonderful and completely uncomplicated. I've graduated to 30 day challenge and find that it works the same muscles as 30 day shred, just more gently. (I hurt my knee really bad doing shred and went back to Sansone.) now that I've got some muscles (shocking!) I do hop on an ancient treadmill for some power walks and light jogging sometimes.

    add me if you'd like, anyone on this thread really. I admire those who hit the gyms and run marathons and whatnot, but those of us who workout at home for various reasons are every bit an athlete,too. Best, Nicky

    Nicky,

    Ah, yes...running. I find myself once again tempted to try walking/jogging intervals, but almost everytime I try to jog, all I can think is, "I can't wait until this is over!" :\ I have used some of Leslie's videos, though, honestly, I've never stuck with them consistently. I, too, had some knee pain from trying 30 Day Shred a few years ago for the first time, but having tried it some since, I found it wasn't as bad if I didn't take the lunges as deeply. I don't do that one regularly though. I find it intriguing that you have found Leslie's 30 Day Challenge to work the same muscles, just more gently! That makes me want to try tthat particularly video!

    You might find that you like Ellen Barrett's videos too. They are gentle, yet very effective.

    Christina
  • LosinMama66
    LosinMama66 Posts: 9
    I'm doing the "Walk Away the Pounds" by Leslie Sansone at home. It's a great way to get your exercise in a home and the 1-Mile walk takes 25 minutes!

    Add me!!!!!

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