Have you lost 70lbs or more without a gym

I've only lost 30 - but was a really strong runner and generally super fit (raft guide, ect) before I went abroad and gained a ton of weight. I've never consistently used the gym. My suggestion would be to develop habits that you can maintain in the long run. If you really can't imagine shelling out the gym membership for a prolonged period, then find other things to do. Walking is a great, free exercise. Lots of DVD workouts are great and require minimal equipment. There are also free workouts online if you look around (blogilates, ect).

Just make sure that whatever you are doing is at least somewhat fun for you. If you really can't bare the thought of Jillian's stuff right now (or it's hard to the point of inhibiting you), just walk or ride your bike. Succeed at small tasks before you challenge big ones. And although exercise is certainly crucial to weight loss, you definitely don't have to have a gym to do it - and you should get rid of that mindset. Don't let yourself feel defeated or like you're missing an important component. You can definitely do it with healthy diet and home exercise.

I might consider checking with your school (your profile says you go full time) and seeing if there is a recreation center or if they offer a discount at the local Y. Although a gym is by no means necessary, it's great for rainy days and low impact exercises.

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I successfully lost 75lbs without specifically going to a gym although I do now only as it is convenient. I would suggest that you invest in a pedometer to see how much you are moving each day. This was very revealing for me and I try make sure that even on days when I don't do any formal exercise I walk at least 10,000 steps a day. I have kept my weight off for almost three years now and eat a healthy diet.

I would agree with mstep1113 to only do what you enjoy as this is the only way you will keep it up.

I now walk whenever I can and think of the money I am saving on petrol.

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I lost over 80 lbs..(my weight ticker is not correct on here because they are using my weight when I started on this site and not what I started at.) I was 220 and am now 137. I lost the weight almost exactly over the last 2 years. I have never had a gym membership. I am teacher, and most of my parents and students are at the local Y or gyms around me so I would constantly be interrupted. I committed myself to working out either each morning or after work each evening and weekends.

In the past I used CD's such as Walk Away the Pounds. I think it can be hard going through some of the high intensity workouts when you are carrying lots of weight. I have done Julian Michaels and considered myself pretty physically active and it was very rough to get through. Over time I have purchased a total gym and elliptical but I have used simple things such as a stability ball, abdominal roller, bands, bosu ball and suspension trainer. I am getting great back, shoulder and arm toning just using a little piece of equipment called The Spin Gym. (Muscle burns more calories then fat). These items take up little room and are not expensive.

I did lots of aerobics with walking, increasing distance, and cycling. I added weights as I went along. I am now running and cycling but I did not start my running until a year after losing significant weight. It was too hard on my knees and joints. Your younger so it may not be so bad.

A friend once asked a professional trainer what would be the best piece of exercise equipment to buy and he replied the one that you will use all the time. If you don't use what you purchase, there is no point in buying it. Make sure it is something you will use regularly. I often use a good leather jump rope to get my heart rate up. Not costly.

Hope this helps.

I'm down 50+ lbs since having VSG on May 8th of this year. I don't exercise much except for some occasional walking of my dogs when my feet don't hurt. I refuse to pay for a gym membership but I do enjoy swimming and water aerobics when the weather allows.

I used to belong to a gym and lost some weight (maybe 15 pounds) but eventually gained it back and then as a student couldnt afford the gym anymore. Decided to do this without a gym and have lost 25 pounds and have kept it off. I wont go back to a gym! Totally do-able without!

Yep, a few bits of general gym equipment in garage, running, cycling, swimming, skipping and healthy eating = weight dropping off

All 99lbs from home workouts, Jillian Michaels, Turbo Fire, Fitness Blender and Be Fit workouts

I have lost well over 100 and have literally not been inside a gym once. I do a lot of walking, some hiking when i can find time for long hikes, and ride a stationary bike at home. I have four kids, a full time job, and a firefighter hubby who is gone a lot. So I have to just fit in workouts when I can, and having to drive into town to go to a gym is just not easy to fit into my already crazy schedule!

I have lost well over 100 and have literally not been inside a gym once. I do a lot of walking, some hiking when i can find time for long hikes, and ride a stationary bike at home. I have four kids, a full time job, and a firefighter hubby who is gone a lot. So I have to just fit in workouts when I can, and having to drive into town to go to a gym is just not easy to fit into my already crazy schedule!

That's amazing!! congrats!