Weight loss : join a gym or workout on your own?

@shaynas (5488)
India
May 31, 2017 12:16am CST
I always have a second mind when it comes to joining a gym. I feel that once one stop going to the gym, the lost weight comes back with a bounce. Many people say it's not true. I am trying to loose some extra pounds, from a long time now. I workout on my own, simple cardio but my scale seem to stuck on a point . Is joining a gym advisable? I don't want any packs...just simple weight loss.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 May 17
I have a simple formula which I have found very effective in losing weight quickly. I drink two glasses of water 10 mins before every meal which automatically reduces my intake and in between meals I drink a glass of water. I walk around the house while speaking on the phone and the same at my work spot which although is rare. I walk for 30 mins every day . The only investment I have made are on three things. A good pair of walking shoes, weighing scales and a pedometer. The last two are more than enough to spur you on when you weigh yourself each day and also see the number of steps taken and calories burnt each day ..I have been losing a little weight each week at a steady pace which is good enough for me because I dont want a drastic weight reduction !
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
31 May 17
@shaynas Buy a pedometer and clip it on all the time from the time you wake up to bed time , so you know how many steps you have walked and calories you have burnt, it really helps. If you can cover 6000 - 7000 steps although the recommended number is 10,000 , it really helps you .
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
31 May 17
@kiran8 I have a fitbit for that purpose.
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
31 May 17
this is nice. Drinking water is a good thing. I too walk regularly and also try to eat healthy. Still loosing these pounds have always been difficult for my body.
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@BabyRai1 (891)
• Nairobi, Kenya
31 May 17
When it comes to going to the gym and working out myself am a procrastinator The much I do is watch my diet and drink lots of water, a little of rope jumping.
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
31 May 17
My metabolism is screwed. I gain weight very fast and very easily.
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@BabyRai1 (891)
• Nairobi, Kenya
31 May 17
@shaynas I can relate!that's the problem of working out inconsistently
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
31 May 17
@BabyRai1 i know. May be joining a gym will make it consistent.
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
31 May 17
If it was for me I would choose the gym. I won't be able to exercise at home. I feel lazy
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
31 May 17
Gym makes u regular!!
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• United States
2 Jun 17
Do both. A lot of people think that working out is the most important and best way to lose weight but really it is the diet. It is 80/20 kind of thing. A healthy balanced diet will help you lose more weight than just working out will. It is important but change your diet and you'll see a big change.
@Teekaaa (11580)
• India
31 May 17
I think ,going for walk....really helps in weight loss.... Then follow diet plans strictly..... Avoid junk foods... Eat healthy food.....fruits, veggies,drink fresh juices.... Climbing stairs also helps a lot in weight loss.... You need not climb stairs as exercise.... but whenever you are in need to use lift...avoid lift and use stairs....it has helped me a lot.... Hope these things will help you.....
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
31 May 17
Trust me, i do a lot of them regularly. :) Walking , eat healthy , stairs everything. Feel my body is stubborn . May be i need a more methodical way to loose weight. I am not fat but on healthy side.
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@Llehha (50)
• Kazakhstan
31 May 17
I would go to the gym because I'm very lazy at home.
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
31 May 17
Gyms make you regular.
@skydream (1446)
• Agate, Colorado
1 Jun 17
I used to work out on my own then like you i couldn't lose anymore after a certain point when i started going to the gym regularly though i did lose it