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Need to shift Lockdown Blubber

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winewellies · 31/05/2020 07:15

Don't own any scales but have developed a nice roll of jiggly belly fat that I need to get rid of Confused used to swim three times a week and work was physical but that's all stopped but my eating hasn't !
I'm crap at exercise late forties and with what my mother calls a 'sturdy figure' , I walk the dogs twice a day , couldn't start running as I sweat like I've just stepped out of the shower (and don't own a pair of trainers or a sports bra ) what exercises can I do at home (early morning before rest of house gets in the way ) that are simple .. or a YouTube workout ?
Help !

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MrsJamin · 31/05/2020 19:24

Yeah it's your food intake that's the best thing to concentrate on, rather than doing additional exercise, especially as you're already walking twice a day. I'd track calories and work out what you need to be on to be in a calorie deficit - this James Smith academy calculator is really good based on your present weight, and activity level.

Charles11 · 31/05/2020 08:38

It’s the food that will make the difference.

Sidney · 31/05/2020 08:31

I’ve been doing Lucy Wyndham-Ford on YouTube, following recommendations on here, and they make me feel better, even if I don’t look it!

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winewellies · 31/05/2020 08:29

Right so it needs to be (hard) aerobic exercise to shift it rather than yoga and Pilates type Confused(I thought so , was just in denial ) I'll have a look at Joe and the Shred - I'll need a kind online instructor though a shouty one will just get me sulking - I have a kettlebell thing in my Amazon basket but might have to use tins of beans until then
I was going to cut back on the thick white toast and lurpack/chain tea drinking/sitting around on Mumsnet too
It's always easy to gain it isn't it !!

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DreamingofSunshine · 31/05/2020 07:52

Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred is on YouTube.

I'd invest in trainers and a sports bra if you can though, I'd find most land based exercise without either. I suppose Pilates/yoga could be done without but they aren't typically aerobic exercise.

slipperywhensparticus · 31/05/2020 07:50

Joe wicks 15 minute hit workout is a bit brutal (for me) but it certainly made me ache

PurpleRosess · 31/05/2020 07:39

Following ! I've bought a kettlebell , some good videos on you tube.

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