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Comment on Discussion Thread 🪼 Monday 3 November 2025

SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

So I’ve had a slow creep of weight in the last couple of years, and though it’s not super excessive it’s the heaviest I’ve been and not a trend I want to continue. Gonna try and reduce the snacking and cook some lower calorie foods for a while. Also gonna attempt some fitness improvement, but I’m a pretty sedantry person so need to start gentle. If anyone has recommendations for apps or youtubers etc for beginner fitness would love any tips.

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SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I’ve been using this calisthenics program for surgery recovery/rehab. It starts at a pretty easy level with progressions as you get fitter.

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tone212_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Walking is very effective, low impact, the weather is (usually) better for this now. Work up to 10,000 steps a day. Good luck!

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- LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Also an interval walk consisting of 3 minutes of fast walking followed by 3 minutes of slow walking, repeated until 30 minutes is reached, can be effective
  
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- Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  make sure you have very good shoes and never exercise/walk through pain. “No pain, no injuries.”
  
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  - SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    That’s good advice. I’m pretty lucky, no current injuries. Just need to work on getting started!
    
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- SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I used to do a lot more walking in the past due do different location and job, maybe that’s part of the problem, less incidental exercise. Will be getting out there once the weather clears!
  
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thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Depends a lot on your personality; some people are successful with dramatic dietary shifts - I had success just straight switching to keto 7ish years ago, and it helped me drop 42kg over ~18 months. But I know for others such a drastic shift can be too over-whelming and smaller changes snowballing over time have worked better.

I’m pointing this out to begin with, because that there is no one-size-fits-all solution; everyone’s path is going to be a little bit different - and it comes down to your individual relationship with food.

Weight loss is ultimately all about one thing; a caloric deficit. Work out what your Total Daily Energy Expenditure is (there are heaps of calculators online), start tracking your calories using an app like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer (at least initially, until you get a feel for it), and find a way to comfortably, sustainably maintain a caloric deficit.

Exercise is a great booster, but you can’t put-exercise a bad diet. Focus on the food first, and slowly add in exercise gradually over time. Walks are a great way to get some sunshine, fresh air, and catch up on your favourite podcasts or audiobooks.

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- Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  drastic dietary change here
  
  found out I am allergic to milk and to yeast a few months ago ( can’t even have vegemite and right now my lips and tongue are on fire from having one piece of bread )
  
  no cheese, yoghurt, butter, milk, ice cream, or anything made with above, including chocolate
  
  no breads or vegemite,
  
  I haven’t tested beer yet , this is the worst, I love beer
  
  it’s really hard, I have stopped buying so much , have changed how I cook but I still have some occasionally, it just causes reactions
  
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  - SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Well done, this sounds really tough!
    
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- SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Congrats on the 42kg! I only need to shift about 10 to get back to my regular weight. Just want to get on top of things before it keeps going in the wrong direction. I think drastic or strict diet is not sustainable for me, I think a general overall reduction in calories will be the goal.
  
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melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Try out the stuff geared at rehab and oldies as it’s gentler, and really watch the potential for injuries.

Pilates is a lot more supported than yoga and doesn’t necessarily require much more equipment but classes are more expensive.

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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Cherry tomatoes make great snacking foods, and baby cukes too. Also nourishing.

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- Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  yum :)
  
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  - Thornburywitch@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    And you can dip them.
    
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Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Something that worked for me in the beginning was to stop eating when I was full.

That made a big difference when I was trying to lose weight.

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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Look at Tom’s Guide. Their articles will often have YouTube links. There’s something for everyone.

Fitness Coverage | Tom’s Guide share.google/Lu9i67OPnklviuOFH

For healthy recipes I like The healthy food guide magazine found in the supermarket or their website.

Healthy Food Guide - Delicious recipes and expert diet advice share.google/pI3VyO6u0xD4Qk8xd

And The fast 800

Healthy Weight Loss Recipes | The Fast 800 share.google/eOQGWWeTjNPFXKn8E

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- SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  These look great
  
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  - CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    My starting point was walking to the shops with a small backpack to get that night’s tea. There’s no room for snacks that way.
    
    When the dog takes me for a walk I still take my backpack and I put weights in there.
    
    Good luck.
    
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anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Do you like yoga? Yoga with Adriene is good

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- SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Will check it out.
  
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  - melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    There’s also chair yoga which you can do seated
    
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PeelerSheila@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I agree with SaneMartigan about the Hybrid Calisthenics, Hampton is really good with motivation and encouragement for all levels of ability. I’ve been using an app called FitOn which has heaps of free on demand content to try, everything from quick 5 minute routines to lengthier total body workouts. There are some fabulous trainers on there who are super encouraging and I’ve been using it for about 3 months and loving it.

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