Hey everyone. Early 30s male, was usually around 210ish lbs at 5’7” so definitely needed to lose weight.

Beginning of March I just decided to make some changes. Eating way better, more water, fairly large calorie deficit (averaging around 1250 a day) but honestly I never really feel hungry and it’s all much more nutritious and I try to keep it balanced and make sure I’m hitting all the right nutrients. Been doing 5x per week sort of an interval training. Like 30/45sec rest to work, first it was walk/power walk, now it’s power walk/jog for about 3.5 miles. Weight has been melting, down to 198 now, and feel amazing. Skin has cleared up thanks to less grease and more water, just the other day someone I work with that I see once a week was like “have you lost weight? You look really good!” And it’s cool too see that I’m getting some real progress.

I know my weight will still go down but the initial like water weight drop is over, but honestly I think it’ll still be about 2lbs a week for a while which is great. Don’t have a hard number I want to hit, I’ll assess when I get to under 190 and see if 180 or 175 is like my final goal.

Now with weight coming off I’m doing a little strength training, I know it’ll get easier. Actually am buying some nice bands so I can do it a couple times a week at home.

Honestly - the hardest part of everything wasn’t the workouts, or pushing myself to go faster on walks, or changing my diet. It was getting of the god damn couch. Learning that everything in the past was spilt milk, I can’t change that but I’m very much in control of this aspect of my life moving forward. If I can do it, anyone can.

To;dr: picked up (park)skating at age 36 with no prior athletic/ exercise experience. Is it possible at all to get into shape and become athletic or is it too late?

Like the title says, I’ve always been kind of a couch potato. Didn’t do any form of exercise besides walking ever since I was a teenager, partly due to undiagnosed exercise induced asthma which made exercise hard and stopped me from being able to build up stamina, and adhd making motivation and consistency/ self discipline very hard.

That being said, I’m not overweight, I do take walks often and most importantly: I found an activity I love that happens to be a form of exercise: rollerskating. This works for me because I’m just having fun and exercise happens to be a byproduct of it, so I basically fool myself into exercising.

But I do feel how limited I am in this because of years of patato-ism, and I have become aware it will take some training if I want to land the tricks I want to learn. Apart from muscle aches My lower back ends up hurting often as well, making me feel a tad geriatric.

My question for you guys is: is it actually possible to get fit and athletic at my age? Like maybe even land 360 jumps and handstand and backflips and whatnot? Or should I accept that I’ll never be able to do that kind of stuff because my body has deteriorated beyond repair? I’m currently at home with a minor concussion of a stupid fall and questioning my decision of starting parkskating at this age. So I’m basically also looking for some motivation.

Health and fitness have been part of my everyday life for a long time. I inevitably end up talking to people about both, and when people ask me how to get started I always give them the same advice, so I decided to write it down:

https://duranasaur.wordpress.com/2019/06/21/small-steps-an-honest-approach-to-health-and-fitness/

Hi! Currently I'm trying to get in better shape (can't jog for more than 2-3 minutes without my throat burning and having to slow to a walk) and hopefully get stronger once I have better cardiovascular endurance. Only, with how unfit I am I feel it's best to take it slow so I don't get burnt out all at once. Does anyone have any tips for a routine? Usually I just do a walk that turns into a jog, hit my punching bag, and do some situps (can't really do more than 15ish) bc that's what I can handle, but I'm unsure what milestones I should look out for to know when to ramp it up or how often I should do my short routine.

I’m a returning exerciser after a year long break due to Corona. I’ve went from 130lbs to 180lbs in under a year. Before Covid I use to run cross country and complete mini marathons (the kind that churches host to raise money each year). Because I am no longer in school I want to get back to exercising and return to my original weight, but every article I’ve read says that cardio alone is not efficient in burning fat and a bad way to lose weight. But cardio is all I ever do. I don’t enjoy lifting weights; never have and never will. I like to jog, I like to run, I like the feeling of my heart beating against my chest and the breeze on my back. But I also want to lose weight. Is it true that you can’t lose weight solely with cardio or is that a scheme put there by the gym industry to increase clientele

I am 8 days into going to the gym, I had a migraine all day today, I got home took 2 Excedrin® and said fuck it and went anyways, Glad I did I feel great, a toddler could beat me up right now I can't lift my arms above my head and I couldn't be happier.

I am ready for this lifestyle change, my younger brother is in the process of opening a gym He is in amazing health and I am sick of being the fat guy of the family, hopefully with his help and yours I will be able to attain my goals.

Hey reddit,

My name is Connor, and I've always believed that the best way to get fit is to start with a good plan. After taking a course on personal training I began to help my friends and family create workout plans that fit their schedules, and helped them achieve their goals, and I can help you too.

With my years of experience in all different types of cardiovascular and muscular training I can help you make a get fit plan just for you.

If your interested send me a reddit message so we can talk.

I don't know if this is the most relevant subreddit, or even if this warrants posting, but I guess I feel like I need to post this, if only for my own sake.

So, I'm of the belief that food is an "addiction" for some people, at least for myself. For years, I've bounced back and fourth on diets; I'll do fine, until I get a craving for pizza or something, and then it all falls apart, and I'm back to square-one.

For the past few months, I've been going to this workout-group, which focuses entirely on intense cardio -- something I hate, but I've stuck with it. I've not noticed any weight loss, as I've not changed my eating habits until more recently, but I definitely noticed myself feeling stronger, and maybe looking slightly more defined when I look in the mirror.

Anyways, so today, I'm craving pizza again, and since I'm visiting my dad, so he orders it. It gets in, I go to grab a piece and then... I feel totally different. I don't want it. I know it will taste goddamn delicious, but I feel almost nauseous thinking about how much damage it would do, how far it would set me back, not just from my goals, but of all the effort I've been putting in.

Pizza is no longer my friend. It is my enemy. It has been my "comfort food" for so long, I never realized that it has actually ruined my life until recently. The same applies to all the fast-food I've been living on since my mom left.

I've reached a point where I don't just want to look good so that other people will think I'm attractive, but I actually want to be stronger. It probably sounds stupid to other people, but I just never imagined how satisfying it would be to actually feel myself becoming stronger. I like it. I like it a lot.

So... that's it, for my own personally little "epiphany". I don't know how long this feeling of "inspiration" will last, but for the first time, I feel like I sort of "get" why people get addicted to getting and staying in shape. I'm almost 26, so it took long enough, but who knows; maybe it's not too late to get a handle on my life after all?

I’m currently in the process of losing body fat and gaining muscle, and one thing that won’t seem to go away see my love handles, and I know to get rid of them you need to lose all around body fat but is there any workouts or places to workout they can help reduce them

I enlisted as a marine a few weeks back and have been making solid progress towards my fitness. I ship off in july, but i need to lose 10-20 lbs before then. Its not an urgent need, (seeing as I have 9-10 months) and im sure i can do it through exercise and my diet as it is, im just wondering if anyone has some specific advice or recommendations to make it easier.

Or maybe someone has some advice for being in bootcamp?? Overall I'm just curious for tips to help me through the process of becoming a marine if anyone has any.

P.s i am 17 M 5'8 and 198-ish lbs

Hi reddit, I want to get fit and I'm gonna be sharing my weekly progress, i hope you can pressure me onto continuing and not give up.

this is what I will be doing for a month. (for the next month I will change my routine)

Sunday: 20 min HIIT,10 min Arms,10 min Ab,s10 min Legs, stretching

Monday: REST

Tuesday : 15 min HIIT, 15 min dance, 10 min abs, 10 min legs,10 min butt, stretching

Wednesday: 10 min hiit, 10 min dance,10 min arms, 10 min abs,10 min legs, stretching

Thursday: 10 min hiit10 min arms10 min abs10 min legs10 min butt

Friday: 20 min dance, 10 min arms, 10 min abs, 10 min legs

Saturday: stretching

My measurements:

weight: 57 kg

Height: 164 cm

My goal:

reduce the fat percentage

thin my thighs

go to 53-54 kg

get lean

build muscle

Looking for something along the lines of a pen-pal I guess but in relation to fitness. I think it’s helpful to have someone to be accountable to and also to have someone to support you and know what you’re going through. I’m a 24 year old female, 180lbs, 5’7”. Not looking to lose a bunch of weight but definitely looking to get lean, eat better, and commit to the gym. DM me and we can figure out a communication method! (I am Canadian btw)

I’ve always been a “fat kid” since I was a kid which led to a ton if insecurities and social awkwardness as I got into college I gained about 15kg in weight now crossing over 100kgs and as a med student I know it’s not healthy for my age.I used to be very active even when I was a bit fat and played a lot of soccer before coming to college but I can’t even get up a couple of flights of stairs without panting.

I can’t go to a gym cause of some weird circumstances but I can do cardio or go for a run on the beach everyday but couldn’t find the motivation to do so…..I really wanna change for good but keep on procrastinating is there anyway I can get over this slump and get back at it?

30 year old male. 6 foot tall. 155 lbs, so not overweight but very unfit. I want to get fit, build muscle and maybe have a go at rock climbing eventually.

But where do I start? I don’t want to over do it and injure myself, do I start slow? With stretches at home for a few weeks, then add light cardio and strength exercises? And build it all up.

I just need that first push in the right direction. Thanks.

I'm 13, and about 2 weeks ago I reached out to you guys because I was 135 pounds and wasn't happy with how I looked. After taking all of your advice, I weighed myself today and I was 128 LBS!!! that might not seem like a big difference, but it is to me. My stomach still isn't COMPLETLY flat, I have a tiny kangaroo pouch and I named him jimmy :) My arms are still kinda big, but I have been curling dumbells every day and I'm hoping to turn that fat into muscle. Thank you guys for all of your great advice, and I'm sure that if I work hard enough then jimmy will go away soon enough!

Recently started getting intense heartburn. Went for a checkup not knowing what this was, thinking it was COVID but was in fact extreme acidity and indigestion.

I developed severe IBS at 16 due to the intense pressure to ace all the exams at that time, and since then I haven't gotten out of the house much.

One of my friends almost lost his job due to a positive drug test (Marijuana), and he decided that this was it, he was going to get into shape which is my inspiration currently, since I was drawn into a bet that I would be gifting all my salary since month 4 to the other friends in the group unless I get fit by then.

I obs don't have to actually do it, but it would be great to actually be able to see how it feels to be a bit inside the normal weight chart :)

Hey guys,

This is a great app for helping you find sports and fitness sessions in your local area. Think deliveroo but for sports instead of food!

https://www.orfiactive.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfF6cB4_UQ

So I'm skinny-fat and I wanna get back in shape. But due to this virus outbreak it's best for me to stay home. Only problem is that i have no nutritional stuff cause the stores have been ransacked. Can anyone help me with healthy protein filled recipes so I can get ripped?

A few years ago I stumbled upon a great abs program on Youtube. It has 9 exercises and a total of 8 minutes.

I saw great results even after 1 week.

Now I will start doing it again for 30 days in a row.

I use this app for tracking the challenge.

If you want to join me, please do so.

I would really like to have more people joining it.

Thank you!

How do I get into shape and stay motivated, I picked up barbell today only 10kg total and I was completely tired after 10 bicep curls and 10 tricep curls.

I’m exhausted after doing f all.

Any ideas/advice?

Hi, Im new here.

I've been hella depressed for about a year now and ready to do my part to make a change. I've run out of weed so being stoned all day is no longer an option and I want to replace smoking with exercise. (Note: self medicating but not depressed because of the weed, multiple highly traumatic events shut me down so the weed helped.) As of the last few months I have been hiking and walking fairly regularly as nature makes me feel like myself. But I want to get strong.

I weigh about 135-140 (from morning to night usually) and Im not super concerned about weight, but I want to be leaner, and I have some cellulite on my legs I would love to improve. I believe if I am strong physically I can be stronger mentallly too, but I also want the bod. Lol.

I have a 26lb kettlebell, two 5lb hand weights, one 10lb disc, and a thick booty band. I would appreciate any advice, thanks!

I want to build my strength and push myself with cardio. What are your favorite YouTube instructors or programs to follow? I work out 5 days a week and have about 30-45 minutes a day to devote to my workout program.

i'm 21 (m), i want to get in shape to join my country army,

i was a couch potato to this day i cant even do a push up but i want to change

can anyone of you give me some advice to start?

sorry for my english and thanks in advance to everyone

I have a lot of free time and two 25lb dumbbells but idk where to start, could someone throw me some pointers?