Home workout success??

Untilproud11
Untilproud11 Posts: 297 Member
edited August 2016 in Success Stories
Hi all !
Im just statting my exercise program at home using online videos, i cant go to the gym as i have little ones and no babysitter, but i decided to wake up early and do 30 min of intense workout of my own , not sure if this will help as in the past i have always failed excercising but this time im using mfp so that's a big change :)
Feel free to send me any advice , before/after pics, workouts
Have u had success without going to gym?
Thx !!!
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  • Untilproud11
    Untilproud11 Posts: 297 Member
    Thx all !
  • Untilproud11
    Untilproud11 Posts: 297 Member
    sew205 wrote: »
    Fitnessblender, Jessica Smith, Popsugar for me. (And whatever else pops up that I like! I like variety.) I do 30 or more minutes a day, usually. Sometimes I add in a short video or two from Blogilates, but I prefer all-in-one videos that include a warm-up and cool down. I have some dumbbells, a physio ball, and a yoga mat, but you can do a lot of these with no equipment. I like to throw in some easy yoga, too - usually Yoga With Adriene. This approach has worked so well for me; no way would I get to a gym every day, and this is free and super-convenient. I enthusiastically endorse it!

    If u don't mind me asking, How much did u loose in how long ?
  • treehugnmama
    treehugnmama Posts: 816 Member
    I just found yoga with a drin and I like it but I am on my 3rd attempt an's not through day 1...I get a bit farther each day and won't five up.

    I have a pool and have been swimming and doing my own version of aqua fit. and just starting home weight lifting. I am down 40 pounds. I was walking before the heat came and will go back to walking in the fall. Jillian in tje winter. I get bored easy so I try and switch it up.

    I'm feeling a bit like not exercising last couple days but that's the first time since I started my 7 I am enjoying home workout
  • MrsDogLady
    MrsDogLady Posts: 156 Member
    I started in late March, using a generic WW Points system and I walk a mile a day. Doesn't sound too exciting a plan but I'm 56 and have lost 30 pounds. I've slacked last few weeks due to vacation (no gains yay...), so I'm back to my spreadsheet and walking my dog. Hope to be down another 15 by end of Oct.
  • Wophie
    Wophie Posts: 126 Member
    100% try FitnessBlender on Youtube. They have so much variation you really can't get bored!

    I have been using their videos for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week since the start of May and have noticed huge improvements in my fitness. I've also lost 1 stone 7lbs and FINALLY started to lose my stubborn arm fat!

    My usual weekly plan is:

    Monday: Cardio or HIIT video
    Wednesday: Legs with weights/body weight
    Friday: Arms with weights
    Sunday: Abs and cardio

    (ps. I do also walk at least an hour a day - when I start driving I will likely add in another workout to my week)
  • AmberSpamber
    AmberSpamber Posts: 391 Member
    I've only ever done home workouts and have had great success. The key is nutrition, so if you can dial that in, the workouts will only add to your success. I did the Jillian Michaels workouts with success and am now onto the 21 day fix workouts and they are great.

    Good luck! You've got this!
  • jessiferrrb
    jessiferrrb Posts: 1,758 Member
    capaul42 wrote: »
    I have set foot in the gym once to workout since I started in January and that was to help a friend get certified for teaching a new group class.

    I did a lot of Fitness blender workouts in the beginning, then started You Are Your Own Gym. Last month I started Strong Curves at home. I've had to buy a fair amount of equipment: bench, step, dumbells, bar & plates, resistance bands...but it's all been worth every penny though since I hate the gym lol.

    I've lost 42lbs so far and am 3lbs from my goal.

    how do you like "you are your own gym" i'm starting this week and nervous about it a bit.
  • Untilproud11
    Untilproud11 Posts: 297 Member
    Thank you guys :)
    You all inspired me a lot !
    I've been doing fitness blender for 3 days now and feel great!
    Im in my last 10 lbs to loose but because i never ever excersized through my journey i feel that i could've look so much better... I have a couple of friends that weigh the same as me same height and look 10lbs less.They both go to gym 5 times a week , so I felt that im just a smaller fat person lol even though i lost 45 lbs , i dont have a defined body ...what kinds of work outs should i do ?
    Im into HIIT now but not sure if thats what i need ( note : i do not own any equipment)

    Thx ur all amazing ppl :-)
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    @jessiferrrb I did enjoy You Are Your Own Gym quite a bit. Just wanted to do heavy lifting instead, so I switched over to Strong Curves. I still do some bodyweight exercises daily, and have even progressed a bit more than I thought I would.
  • jessiferrrb
    jessiferrrb Posts: 1,758 Member
    edited August 2016
    @capaul42 42 Thanks! i just found out my friend is going to give me the fob to the gym in his building so i can use weights as well! xmas in august!

    *edited to tag
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    @capaul42 42 Thanks! i just found out my friend is going to give me the fob to the gym in his building so i can use weights as well! xmas in august!

    *edited to tag

    That's great! Make sure you get your form down correctly before adding any real weight to the bigger lifts (deadlifts, squats, benches and overhead's). Don't want to injure yourself :)
  • the_summer_belle
    the_summer_belle Posts: 353 Member
    I've never been to the gym, and I lost weight and strengthened muscle all with home workouts (check out my profile pic). I have Jari Love DVD's she is awesome, tapout xt, ufc fit, and bodybeast. Next I'm going to purchase Cathe Frederick Lift it Hiit it program, it's Hiit combined with lifting heavy weights. As long as your consistent and eat well you can do it!
  • 12Sarah2015
    12Sarah2015 Posts: 1,117 Member
    Skipping rope, Jessica smith tv, Leslie sansone
  • 12Sarah2015
    12Sarah2015 Posts: 1,117 Member
    6 months 35 lb, bought a $10 skipping rope, aim for 10000 steps a day, 1200 calories and eat back half exercise. YouTube Leslie sansone and Jessica smith tv. Now healthy BMI
  • Just_Maddy
    Just_Maddy Posts: 94 Member
    Skipping rope, Jessica smith tv, Leslie sansone

    Yes! Yes! I love Leslie! I started doing them just 'cause I had fun but I didn't really think they were gonna do much but I was soooo wrong if you are looking to lose weight or if you are new to working out that's the way to go or if you think you are not in the mood to workout just go for it, no equipment, nothing, just yourself, before you know it you will be totally into it.

    At the moment I'm completely in love with Focus T25 :)

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