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Or walk up hills, or increae the pace

Calorie counting is possibly the most annoying thing that I am starting to do, but it's getting better over time. Every time I am tempted, I always remember an interview with Chris Pratt on how he got in shape. He said that when he was eating like shit he felt good when he was eating but felt like shit the rest of the day. When he changed his diet, food became less enjoyable, but he felt so much better throughout the day. This isn't saying that healthy eating can't be delicious, just a thing to think about.

When I first started using an elliptical at home I would do so while watching tv. I started with a 30 minute show, I’d rest during commercials and slowly I would take out commercials or only rest for the first one. Then on to longer shows when a 30min show became easy.

I also like exploring my city’s trails year round as we have lots of local wildlife and riverfront. I put on my warm clothes and go exploring. Stay out as long as you feel comfortable or go with friends. My dog is my best hiking and walking partner. She’s up for a walk whenever.

Find ways to alter your current life to be healthier.

E.g. if you catch a bus why not get off 1 stop earlier and walk the rest of the way. If you drive why not park further or catch the bus instead? Take the stairs not the lift etc.

If you already feel you walk alot and cant add more in, try walking faster.

Just by altering the everyday things like this it all adds up and is often better than trying to implement some heroic workout routine. It also leaves you with a lot more energy and in a better place to start more serious workouts.

Same can be said for diet too.

This doesn't mean to throw asside all of your ambitions. It is just telling you not to be blinded by them. Many of the people on social media don't show the full story. Why post the bad, right? Chase everything you want in life, but don't forget to love everything you can on the journey.

Like others have said, go for a walk. If the weather is currently far from ideal due to the current season, I would recommend 5mins on the bike in the morning and 5 mins on the elipitical machine in the evening daily for a week.

If it feels quite easy you can increase it to ten for the next week. Then the week after, increase to fifteen or twenty, depending on how you find your progress. As the weather improves you can start going for some walks too.

When I restarted at the gym after years of not going, I made a point of being clear about my motives. Essentially, I resumed this time because I want the health, mobility and functional fitness benefits. This contrasts with the ego and body image concerns, that prompted going to the gym when I was much younger. I also make a point of enjoying the gym experience each time, not simply tolerating it. I amuse myself on the elliptical machine by surveying the crowd and picking my daily favorite hottie, and taking note of the progress made by others. I try to learn good technique by observing the trainers and the most dedicated and successful members. I always feel good afterward.

Treadmills are great too if u live in an area where rain/snow / cold wind can be issues consistently ☔️❤️

Literally just start.

Find a YT video with an exercise bike instructor. Then try your best to follow. The point isn't to be perfect the point is to just peddle for the 20 to 30 minutes. Do this 3 times a week then after a month 4 times a week then after another month 5 times a week. Once you are doing a 30 minute bike ride 5 times a week, you can easily transition into other stuff. Like 3 bikes rides, and 2 jogs, and so on. The you increase length of time, 45 minutes, then 1 hour, etc. Set realistic goals, not everyone wants to use the free weights but attending exercise classes or completing daily 5 km runs are a realistic long term goal.

Glad to hear it, man!

The biggest thing, is showing up. And congratulating yourself on showing up. That’s what has kept me going as I progress with fitness. Give yourself massive props even if you just put 10 minutes in. That mindset is super crucial and then the rest will follow :)

Stop writing on here and go now. Seriously, you have equipment. Just start!

Do you feel comfortable sharing more about what helped?

Walk around your block. The next day, walk around two, etc

Start small. 1. Take the clothing off the equipment. Not a rack anymore. Just do some movement, see how you feel. Set a goal like 5 or 10 min. Make a star or smiley on a calendar you can see. Do not be mean to yourself. See yourself doing it! Do not judge yourself for what you have not done in the past. Be in it. Focus on how great it is to be able to start, to ask for help. know you can start where you are and incrementally add on. Walking uphill at whatever pace you can do to go forward: great way to start slow, mark and know progress by doing route regularly. Lots of apps, great free stuff on Youtube! Helped me to get motivated. Free!

Proud of you dude!

Yes mate

Girl get a pt job at a local fed ex ground loading or unloading trailers! I’ve been doing it for 7.5 years. I’m horrible with gym memberships, I even bought a tread climber and it collected dust. The idea of not wanting to leave my coworkers short and the fact that I was being paid pretty damn good for 3.5 hrs 5 days or nights a week is what motivates me!! Try it!!!!🥰

Just adding that as walking becomes too easy you can add a backpack with some weight to your walks to get used to carrying a pack and load over distances like you do when hiking. The technical term for the activity is rucking see r/rucking

30 min. walks

Wow! I'd never heard that quote. I simultaneously love it and hate it bc it's so true!

Try to find "fun" ways to workout. I do ring fit in my living room, play Pokemon Go with my brother, and walk and chat with my mom (and often dog) during lunch. Are these the best well balanced workouts? No. Does it meet my exercise needs and keep me healthy in general? Yes, it is enough I am happy with it and my doctor is as well. Also, I get to socialize during two of those and see nature often. Win/win.

Other fun things I do sometimes: Free yoga at the library, disc golf with my family, hike with the dog (who is very wimpy to weather), and go to stuff like the botanical garden/zoo.

I can help with this a little. I am 40 yr old male, have not really exercised since being at school. Weighing approx 250lbs decided to do something about it.

I initially started with short walks along a cycle path in good weather. I used wireless earphones listening to music and podcasts made the walks much more enjoyable. I walked around 3 times week, averaging 1-2 miles initially, then after a few weeks 3-5 miles. After 4 ish weeks I decided to start a slow jog. I couldn’t jog for more than 500 yards before needing to stop. I continued doing this, with music etc around 3 times week. Each time it slowly got easier to run further, until I was able to run around 3 miles without stopping. I’ll add that every time I run, every single fibre in my body is telling me to stop and have a rest, walk a little, and it’s incredibly difficult to push through it, but I always try my best to do so.

That’s where I’m at currently. I’m unfit, I’m not a runner, but small steps and things are improving.

My advice is work up with small steps, and music/podcasts makes it much more enjoyable.

Start small and build up a routine. Try to use the stationary bike (or walk outside) for 15-20 minutes a day, either in the morning or in the late afternoon. Intensity doesn't matter so much as getting your schedule and routine adjusted does. Do this every single day for a week- set reminders, give yourself an incentive for completing it, etc.

Next week, increase the time you spend. 5 minutes, 10 minutes, maybe even more if you feel like your body can handle it. The following week, increase either duration or intensity. Bike more, bike at a higher speed, walk more, shift the walk into a brisk walk or a light jog. I think once you get into the habit of exercising then you can start to follow a specific plan and begin focusing on muscle groups to strengthen!