Droping pounds WITHOUT the gym

Imbiutiful

Wondering if anyone here has lost 30 or more pounds with out ever hitting the gym? If so what workouts would u recommend? I have a treadmill and I typically enjoy jillian micheals videos but im open to any suggestions that dont require a gym membership as my families budget can not include one at this time. Help please! Thanks guys!

DakotaCowboyMom

I love doing pilates videos and walk away the pounds videos. Both are very effective. I should rephrase that I guess I don't love doing them but I see results in a short time so I am able to stick with doing them.

Pebble321

I've lost over 40 pounds doing free stuff - walking, running, cycling and a few exercise routines on (free) iPhone apps.
I do highly recommend spending money on good shoes (and a well fitting bra for the ladies) but apart from those items, you don't NEED to outlay money on gym memberships, DVDs, HRM etc. They are nice to have but definitely not essential.

Atlantique

Wondering if anyone here has lost 30 or more pounds with out ever hitting the gym? If so what workouts would u recommend? I have a treadmill and I typically enjoy jillian micheals videos but im open to any suggestions that dont require a gym membership as my families budget can not include one at this time. Help please! Thanks guys!

I lost about 30 before joining a gym. I did C25K, used my Aero Pilates reformer and walked.

I had, but did not use, a few pairs of dumbbells that I have here. you can do an amazing variety of both upper and lower body exercises with them. Jumping rope is cheap and a great cardio exercise. Bodyweight resistance exercises are also very effective in the beginning.

valeri223

Definitely! I walk at a local park and used a pedometer, and have had great success!

HowardRose

I lost my weight without going to the gym once. I walk whenever I can.

Jillian1104

I haven't quite lost 30 lbs (29 as of today), but I have not stepped foot in a gym at all. I'm thinking about joining one now, but for the past 11 weeks, I've been doing non-gym work outs. Generally, I rotate between Zumba, Tae Bo and Jillian Michael's Yoga Meltdown. Also, on my down time, my boyfriend and I ride our bikes and play tennis.

Best of luck to you!

mikeyrp

Since I started running with my local club (£35 membership for the YEAR!!!) I've only been going to the gym once a week - I'll probably go more when the weather gets cold but meanwhile loving running outside!

Qarol

I hate the gym. I hate seeing naked women in the locker rooms, the ones that never make any attempt to cover up.

I have a treadmill and recumbant bike at home. I have a few fun videos. But most importantly, I have my ice skates.

Netflix is a good tool for renting exercise videos to try before you buy.

demery12371

Wondering if anyone here has lost 30 or more pounds with out ever hitting the gym? If so what workouts would u recommend? I have a treadmill and I typically enjoy jillian micheals videos but im open to any suggestions that dont require a gym membership as my families budget can not include one at this time. Help please! Thanks guys!

All of my 40 pounds i have done on here with just walking, swimming and running.. none of it at the gym..(not in the budget right now for me) I like the walking and running because I can do it pretty much anywhere and I don't have to wait on anyone, push anyone but myself... plus i get to listen to my music without a bunch of chatter

I also have been doing alot of crunches, sit ups, push ups and squats.
Hope this helps.
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skatw

I've lost 67 lbs since my pregnancy and not once have I been in the gym. I started with C25K and now I run and Zumba. Clothes fit better every day! Like others, if you are running, I do recommend a good pair of shoes!

twinkietigress

Working on losing the weight gym free. Personally I think most of the weight fight is won or lost in the kitchen, the rest of the time keep moving! Most importantly, find something you LOVE to do and keep doing it.

TT

atomdraco

Add some basic weights, or bands, do lots of weight training. Also do those exercises without equipment: squats, push-ups, pull-ups (if you get a pull-up bar), lunges, etc. 2-3 times a week weight training!

crazyeaCHANGED

My wife lost 80lbs, and I about 60lbs, just watching what we eat and using an elliptical we bought around boxing sales week.

You have a treadmill which could work in much the same way. You just have to be dedicated with using it and eating right.

BigBadVooDooBob

I've started ridng a bike first thing in the morning. I get up earlier 3 days a week and cover 6 miles. I live in a rural area, so that is a trip around the block for me. I've just started doing this, so 6 miles is good, but I want to improve my speed and endurance. The nice part about a bike is you can stop pedalling for a bit and still be moving towards your destination.

katkins3

Hand weights? I think you can get used weights at Good Will etc.
If you have one near by, some people like "mall walking".
The public Library could have fitness books with good ideas...

jamiefire7

I love to hike!! I live very close to some great trails and will head out for a day trip. It is a great calorie burner and beautiful all at the same time. Bike riding is a great workout. Sometimes I will go to the high school and run the stairs on the football field. Walking, jogging and swimming are great ideas too. Sooooo many options without a gym membership (although I do love my gym ) Good Luck!!!

ShellyMacchi

i lost almost 40 pounds without exercise, just healthy eating.
i have since added walking and simple calisthenics at home every other day. Nothing fancy.

in fact i have found i lose more when my exercise is moderate than when it is ramped up *L*

charlene77

The last time I lost weight....it was 60 pds in five months. All I did was watched what I ate, walked for 45 minutes 4-5 days a week, and did some situps and light hand weights.

This time I'm doing walking, walk/jog intervals, Tony Hortons Power 90 videos and tracking my food. I've only lost 16 pds so far, but haven'tt been very consistant......but I'm already changing that! I want to be at my goal by the end of the year.

Feel free to add me

PS Yes, I agree shoes and a good bra are important.....and if you have any thrift store around that sell vhs and dvds, you can often get great workouts videos for $1.00!!!!

JimieLou

I've lost almost 50 pounds without ever setting foot in the gym.
I walk an hour pretty much every day. I also ride my bike for an hour. I love being outdoors, so my car pretty much stays parked, except on my 33 mile commute to work.
I've used Jillian Michaels 30DS. Don't follow it the way diehards do. I use it when I'm bored with the usual, or when I want to throw something extra in. I've also got Billy Blank Tae Bo video.
I suggest finding something that works for you. Otherwise, you'll never stick with it!

icandothistrish85

On Netflix, SparkPeople.com and my cable's OnDemand, I have workout/dance DVDs that I do with my daughters. I have a 16 month old that I use as my strength training tool, LOL. Like for leg lifts, she'll lay belly down across my barefeet and I lift her about 12 inches off the ground while sucking in my stomach. I hold her flat in my arms and curl her up for kisses. I also do lunges while holding her. I sit her on my knees and do sit-ups. I do yoga with my husband. Go for walks and runs with my 7 & 4 year old. I spend an hour playing tag on the jungle gym. We jump rope. We even play a game called Stink Bug crawls, where we crawl around on the floor chasing each other and when one of them screams "Ah, stink bug!" we stop and do 5 push ups. It's a HUGE hit with my littler ones. My oldest giggles too much and usually falls over LOL.

erinhale

lost all 83 pounds gym and dvd free. I did workouts at home using nothing but myself, free weights, adn little creativity! Good lcuk!

Monica_has_a_goal

Working on losing the weight gym free. Personally I think most of the weight fight is won or lost in the kitchen, the rest of the time keep moving! Most importantly, find something you LOVE to do and keep doing it.

TT

I think thats well said!.. If you Absolutely LOVE what you're doing, You'll keep doing it!
I walk up and downhill, Swim laps and Ride Bike as often as I can, :happy:

stylelush646

OK YOU DONT REALLY NEED THE GYM, BRING THE GYM TO YOUR HOME!

1. get resistance bands
2. a yoga mat
3. a fitness video of your choice
4. eat healthy portioned meals

thats all you need. resistance bands so you can work on building the muscles to burn fat. i have those at home and i use them on my "rest" days so i can keep a habit going of working on my muscles and it seems to be working. Good luck!

brown_eyed_girl_06

We bought an elliptical and weight sets but aside from that. The majority of my weight loss has been done in the kitchen. I am really watching what I eat, when and how much. We have added a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables to our diet.

missmcgirt

I have lost 34 lbs. with NO exercise!!! I recently read somewhere that weight loss is 90% nutrition and 10% exercise.
I am on Herbalife and myfitnesspal.. That's it! 2 yummy shakes a day, plenty of snacks, dinner, and a couple of supplements :}
Not only have I lost weight but I feel AMAZING, energy through the roof! I think I'm actually at a point where I actually WANT to join a gym..... NEVER thought those words would come out of my mouth!!! :laugh:

(I am also an independent distributor of Herbalife and a walking testimonial btw, if you'd like more info let me know)

GalaxyDuck

I have never set food in the gym. I agree with a previous poster that most weight loss occurs because of what you are eating and not necessarily how much you are working out.

I exercise 4-5 days a week, using either Wii Fit or 30 Day Shred. On days I don't do one of those things, I try to at least get in a small walk. The biggest change for me, and the one that I believe contributes the most to the lbs I've dropped, is the change in my diet.

sunyg

I lost 30 before coming here and I was doing the Bob Harper Inside Out Method DVDs and his scheduled workout. They are the same price as the Jillian DVD's. Only downside is they are an hour.

I've just started doing the videos from bodyrocktv.com. They are free too.

nosey_rosey

I have lost 32 lbs and yesterday was my first day at the gym. I have done a few different workout videos and lots of swimming. I only got the gym membership for the weights... I don't want my kids getting into them at homw )

KeriA

I walked a trail in a park and now I am doing C25K (adding intervals of running). I bought the Zumba tapes. Netflix and some online sites have exercise videos as well. There are books on strenght training for at home too.

michalita

I lost 25 pounds without joining a gym, and I don't plan on joining one! I do 3 days of cardio and 3 days of strength/circuit training each week. The cardio is usually running/walking and swimming; for strength, I do a Jackie Warner video or some bodyweight circuits. I'm hoping to start doing more biking, hiking, and maybe even rock-climbing in the future, too. The beauty of the running and the bodyweight strength is that you need very few accessories: a few weights, some shoes, maybe a chin-up bar.