Losing weight when your broke.

chrystal559

I am trying to lose weight but I have not been able to lose much weight and feeling discouraged today. I don't have the money to buy exercise videos or equipment. I really want to go to the gym but can't afford it.

Right now I do wii just dance, clean my house, and go for walks. What else can I do???

NoAdditives

You can run outside. There are lots of free exercise videos on youtube or there are free sites like bodyrock.tv.

MeekMeals

walks and running are excellent!!! keep that up, the weather is getting nice! so you can hit the pavement...

zadowd

Have you tried your local Library? Sometimes they have DVD's you can check out or magazines. They might have some workout DVD's or magizines with different exercises.

monicanicoletta

circuit training with things like "jumping rope, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, ab excercises" & yes runnig is the best for you!

madaughters

If you have cable, there are also free exercise videos On Demand.

ossowska

me too, I found lots of exercise DVD's in my local library free to borrow

stanvoodoo

Lots on Cable too if you have access to it or Dish/Direct.

If can't do the most healthly of foods, try cutting down your portion, less calories and stretches the dollar!

Be Strong, you can do it!

hroush

Check out hundredpushups.com they have different programs that are free and you don't need any extra equipment.

ShandiH

Check out Exercise TV (http://www.exercisetv.tv/). They have a lot of free videos online and exercise programs you can do.

amyindm

You can make a circuit with strength moves and do them without stopping to get some good cardio while also strength training... no equipment needed, especially at first when you're just getting started. There are gajillions of premade workouts for this, I find a lot on websites for fitness magazines. Good luck! Try interval training with your walks... go as fast as you possibly can (or run) for a short interval then recover. Rinse and repeat during the workout. That will give you a better overall burn and boost to your metabolism. There are so many things you can do - hang in there!

abyt42

Have you tried your local Library? Sometimes they have DVD's you can check out or magazines. They might have some workout DVD's or magizines with different exercises.

This. Plus, cans of food make excellent hand weights (just make sure it's two cans of foods of similar density.)

Also, I'm finding my grocery bill shrinks as I do...

ChessRonin

Can you afford a frisbee? Play frisbee with your husband outside. Just make sure you incorporate running into it. Also, it doesn't need to be a frisbee, but any type of ball or outdoor activity that involves running and catching!

LuckyLeprechaun

Honestly, what you're eating is going to have the most impact on how much you lose. The exercise portion is still good for your health, and it earns you more food (fuel) to eat, but you do not have to have a gym membership. Even just walking (if you do nothing else) will totally work!

You can do this!

Aaliyahgurl83

I am in about the same boat as you. My oldest son is pretty picky when it comes to food so i have to make sometimes 2 things so the kids all like what i fix. And i have the Wii I dance with just dance 2 also. Otherwise a walk here and there is about all i can do. You can make up a list of heathy foods for you and go to the store and check them out. If you go out of your budget put something back and get it for next time. I found not eating out as much as saved me ALOT of money so far.

Elokyn

youtube has some good workout movies that are like 5 minutes long. You could a couple of those up?

marnieinMB

There is alot you can do!

First, go to some local gyms and say you want to try them for a week because you are shopping around. Depending where you live you could probably get a few weeks of workouts for free.

Next, go to library and check out dome fitness dvd (free).

Then, go to the bookstore and go thru books and magazines. Right down ideas of things to do at home.

Also, go on craigslist o find used excercise equipent for free.

My number one suggestion is to learn about tabata. It is a workout regime that involves doing an excercise as hard as you can for 20 seconds, resting for ten, and repeating. Trust me, it will rocket your heart rate and you will get a quick and cheap workout. Try doing jumping jacks, lunges, squats (hold onto a gallon of water while doing it to add weight), situps, mountain climbers. Believe me, it works.

AngelaPowPowPOW

There are a lot of sites that can show you how to work out from home using things such as chairs, brooms, jugs, ect. My couch, which used to be my favorite place to squat, is now my work out partner for sit-ups and dips.
Check out Amazon.com for used, but good condition, dvd's. I found an ab dvd for $1 a few months ago...and it was still wrapped!

chrystal559

Thanks everyone for your advise. I have been trying to get the walking in and working on jogging but it is hard right now at my weight. I have been eating healthy for like 2 weeks now. And i dont have cable or anything like that so i will check out the web sites and try to get to the library

rikkitikki

Does this site have a swap program or anything? I'm sure there are people around who are looking to give up some DVDs or equipment. Also, my uncle (a personal trainer/bodybuilder, no joke :P) always told me that push ups/planks even against a wall, walking, and running were great ways to kickstart weight loss.

xoCaseyox

I joined the gym recently, I'm only a student so times are hard. I had a pass for a month it was £21.00. I know it seems a lot but thats all the gym sessions I want (bearing in mind its 4.00 a time for the gym) any swimming and aquafit classes and also zumba. It seemed a lot to me at the time but its been worth it as i go to the gym at least 3x a week. Maybe you could get a cheap pass at your local leisure centre. x

Chrizzle21

PLAY OUTSIDE!!!! Take the stairs, go on walks with friends, hit the hills, hike, swim, plain ole exercises like push ups...

kayemme

being broke is the most awesome opportunity to lose weight because eating clean is very, very inexpensive! also you can get into all kinds of activities that you would otherwise not ha e time to do.

bicycling is a great exercise. if you don't have a bike, you can borrow one, i'm sure, or check the thrift stores/ church thrifts. we found our favorite bikes at a thrift store for $5 each. you can't even get a big mac meal for that! hahah!

also, gardening, growing your own food, or at least supplementing will give you food and exercise. you're on the right track!

kayemme

you can also offer to walk your friends' dogs. it benefits everyone.

ckkh

Just get moving! Walking is excellent exercise. Add hills and stairs to your route if you want. I have lost 18 lbs in 2 months by counting calories and walking an hour a day (I cover about 6K / 3.8mi). Exercise doesn't have to be fancy and it doesn't have to cost $$.

atomiclauren

We live a relatively spartan life by choice - no gym memberships, no cable, no fancy equipment at home.
For exercising -

-Check out your local parks/natural areas - may be opportunities for hiking, walking, trail running, and so on. There may also be stationary equipment to use as well (even playground equipment could work..).

-We each have a pair of weights (but anything can be used that is holdable and weighable) and rotate workouts (30 Day Shred mostly) - which can be cheap used or free elsewhere (library, internet if you're so inclined).

-If you have a Wii, make the most of it! (we splurged and got the Move for PS3 - not sure what Wii offers but it's a nice rotation from the other activities).

NeuroticVirgo

Get videos from your local library. There are some really good work out videos that are pretty cheap. (30 day shred is only $10 at walmart).

There is also youtube. There are a lot of older videos that people put up (you could always work out with Richard Simmons lol). This is a channel w/ some good videos & the subscriptions on the bottom are other trainers etc w/ work out videos.

You can also do basic working out. Walking, Jogging, Running, crunches, push ups etc. No work out equipment or videos needed.

chrystal559

Thanks so much everyone. This has helped alot.

Flyntiggr

Walking is your best exercise right now. As you start to lose, look for some local trails. Branch out some. Also, when you are ready, some parks have the fitness trails - a trail with workout stations every 100 yards or so. AWESOME workout and you are outside. Local pool an option?

Another option - YMCAs offer hardhsip memberships. Take advantage of it if you can, and good luck!

Derm94

Heck, losing weight should save you money for sure. You can walk or run outside or if you are into videos go to the library and check them out for free. Or check a local thrift store. Old workout videos are usually only a dollar or less. I know I save on drive-thru's for sure when I am dieting. Best of luck!! Jennifer

riley711

If you have cable, the Discovery Fit & Health Channel has exercise programs and informational shows about health and fitness. Also, laundry detergent bottles make great hand weights.