Workout for weight loss

What about resistance bands? I hear they’re pretty good.

Thanks R1. Will give them a try. I have one hanging on my elliptical (like the lazy fat whore that I am), just need to research some routines.

I run instead of walk to the refrigerator.

Sounds like you should dust off your old Richard Simmons Sweatin to the Oldies VHS tape.

R4, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to find a pair of Dolphin shorts to fit me!

Cut carbs and work out less.

Eat more work out less

80% of weight loss is based on what you eat.

20% of weight loss is due to exercise and burning calories.

Disclaimer: I'm not a health and fitness professional, but I watch YouTubers who are.

As r8 pointed out, your diet is a major factor in your weight loss. Your best bet is to eat a healthy diet while tracking your calories. As for exercise, just find something you'll enjoy. Best of luck on your journey!

I’ve read it somewhere that our body does not need carbs. Is this true?

If you want to use weight lifting to burn fat, you have to work every muscle group all over your body in that practice.

That, and eating less should do it. But depending how old you are, you might feel very fatigued and even depressed after working out hard. The only way to not feel so loooooow, is to eat more. Catch-22.

No, R10, that is not true.

Yes, it is true, R10. They are not an essential nutrient. Your body can make them from protein and fat.

Way more calories in a slice of chocolate cake than you lose from running a marathon.

That’s why you must eat much less or lose weight. Exercise does little to help you lose weight. It’s more about helping you maintain the weight you are

Would this 80/20 logic then suggest that if you targeted all your cardio at a certain area alongside eating less then you might lose a small amount all over but a bit more in a certain targeted area that then proportionally you could be very clever about how you do it to really make an optically outward change?

Jump rope.

R11 you're right, thank you. The only way to eat semi normally is to dedicate hours to work outs. I don't have that kind of time so it's best I restrict carb intake as much as possible. I can't go all the way though. I need oats in the morning or a slice of bread, something carby, daily. I was doing well before the pandemic, just finding it very difficult to get back on track.

Thank you, R8.

R3 🤣

You're welcome OP/R18.

I know it's boring and there's no magic pill or fad diet (please don't do fad diets as they are proven over and over again to be incredibly bad for you!) but that's what will get you weight loss.

Eat good, healthy, balanced foods (as much veges as you want) and do some exercise 30 minutes a day. Walking is great. Weights are great for toning. Exercise is excellent for mental well-being, good sleep, general positivity and mood - and obviously body fitness and tone.

But if you're looking to lose weight - 80% is what you put in your mouth.

R9 thank you 😊

I'd do anything to lose weight except diet and exercise.

[quote] I'm seriously considering dropping $250 on a weighted free standing boxing bag.

You don't say your age, or if you did I missed it, but unless you are very young I would avoid high impact exercises, your body just won't take it and you will hurt yourself, then stop exercising and just get fatter.

Agree with adjusting your diet. I wouldn't get a $250 free-standing boxing bag unless I already knew how to box.

Carbs are fine in the morning, you pretty much burn it off the rest of the day. Eat a good protein based lunch with vegetables/salad and skip dinner. Drink lots of water. If you're feeling ravenous at night, drink some bone broth.

Thank you R12 & R13 I am now more confused than ever!

Walk 10,000 steps a day.

"A good protein based lunch"

Hyphens are your friend, R25

A good protein-based lunch? Why is it hyphenated?

[quote] Use a hyphen to join two or more words serving as a single adjective before a noun:

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[quote] chocolate-covered peanuts

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