a good fat loss work out routine that also does cardio

JefferyCraft1
JefferyCraft1 Posts: 5 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
i was here before under a different name and i went from 185 to 150 in two months. well ive let myself go and gained even mor weight than i had when i started. whats a good routine for losing weight like 15-20 minutes to get me started with. ive been eating under my calorie goals cause i feel full trying to reach them. any help would be appreciated also i need a list of cardio exercises that are in the data base here. just looking to lose my body fat and get down to atleast 165

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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,462 Member
    edited March 2019
    Congrats on getting back here! Of course you already know how to do this. I suggest you start with walking and a basic strength training routine. You can build from there once you get back into a routine. It is best to set your MFP goals to lost 1 lb per week since it sounds like you have 20-30 to lose.
    See the sticky post above and the thread, Which Lifting Program is Best for You?
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

    I also suggest that as you lose, think about what factors caused you to regain last time, and what you can do different this time so you keep it off, as I know you want to. I did this everyday for 2.5 years of losing 150. I came up with a simple but focused plan, based on experiences I read about here, as to how I would stay in maintenance this time. I've been maintaining successfully for 2+ years now.
  • garystrickland357
    garystrickland357 Posts: 598 Member
    Running and cycling worked for me.
  • MikePTY
    MikePTY Posts: 3,814 Member
    185 to 150 in two months was a huge drop. I am not surprised you ended up gaining it back, because losses like that are not usually sustainable. I hope this time you will set slower goals and go at a more moderate pace so that you can keep the weight off.
  • JefferyCraft1
    JefferyCraft1 Posts: 5 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Congrats on getting back here! Of course you already know how to do this. I suggest you start with walking and a basic strength training routine. You can build from there once you get back into a routine. It is best to set your MFP goals to lost 1 lb per week since it sounds like you have 20-30 to lose.
    See the sticky post above and the thread, Which Lifting Program is Best for You?
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

    I also suggest that as you lose, think about what factors caused you to regain last time, and what you can do different this time so you keep it off, as I know you want to. I did this everyday for 2.5 years of losing 150. I came up with a simple but focused plan, based on experiences I read about here, as to how I would stay in maintenance this time. I've been maintaining successfully for 2+ years now.

    i did not know that cardio was so ineffecient at losing body fat. well acording to that link you posted. i think i can do the nerd one every other day
  • JefferyCraft1
    JefferyCraft1 Posts: 5 Member
    ive still got 700 calories to eat today to make my goal and have no idea how many calories i burned. this may make things difficult XD
  • lalalacroix
    lalalacroix Posts: 834 Member
    Make sure to eat all of your deficit calories plus at least some of whatever exercise calories you've earned. It sounds like you have about 20 pounds or more to lose. 1 pound a week may be the appropriate goal for you.

    Use this weight loss journey to create new habits that will keep you at a healthy weight once you get to maintenance.



    My cardio of choice is hiking and running/trail running... With a sprinkling of weights.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    15-20 min is pretty short. T25 with Shaun T is 25 min or he has some videos on YouTube 30 max challenge(or something like that). He talks a lot at the beginning, so fast forward to get to the workout. You could also walk or jog and then do some body weight training (like squats and push-ups). Keep your diet in check and find some exercise you enjoy.
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