How to Choose the Best Workout to Actually Help You Lose Weight

Are you using a workout program just because it worked for someone else? Have you considered what your body might need at your certain stage of life?

Coach Rebecca has 25+ years in the fitness industry and is living the lifestyle. She has a depth of knowledge to speak on this subject after coming alongside countless women to support them on their journey with health and wellness. She is well versed in many areas, but this blog’s focus is about weight loss specifically with regards to moving your body.

Weight loss is one of the top issues people are still grappling with, especially post Covid. Maybe it’s due to getting older, maybe it’s due to many women reaching perimenopause. It’s like a multi-factorial issue as Rebecca will discuss.

On the podcast, Rebecca talks about 5 things for picking the best workout

Set your goals. What do you want to accomplish if you begin an exercise program? Keep in mind, your main focus should always be to improve your health, and all the other aspects can be a secondary focus. Your goal will shape which path you choose, ie: personal trainer, home workout program, join a gym, etc. Rebecca said “If you don’t have any exercise experience, I highly recommend finding someone to lead you through it. If you’ve already been exercising, you may have to be honest about what you’ve been doing so you know what’s going to push your body into a state of change”.
Do some things that you enjoy. If there’s a special activity that you enjoy, incorporate it into your routine. Use those activities that require mobility and plan them into your week. Maybe you can’t do a full gym workout and your fun activity that gets your heart pumping in the same day, but you can alternate. Gym day Monday, fun activity Tuesday, etc. If you want it to be a long term wellness change, you have to do something you enjoy!
The effort is needed. If you have a goal and want to see change, you have to put forth the effort. If you know working out at home without accountability isn’t going to last, you have to get out of the house and find a gym or some kind of accountability. Push yourself to the beyond. Your workouts need to be challenging to change the molecular structure of your muscles which usually means sweat, discomfort, and feeling the exercise.
Less is more. If you put in quality time for 30-45 minutes, you can walk away knowing you did some solid work. You don’t need to be at the gym for 2 hours. Focus on strength training 5x/week. Use weights at a level that challenges your muscles but doesn’t strain and increase the weight as your muscles adapt.
Nutrition. Begin to cleanse first. Get the foods out that are holding you back, then add more whole foods back in. Think planning your food and cooking. Count your macros if you need to. You may need to consider hiring someone at first to help guide you. Don’t ruin your workouts by sabotaging yourself in the kitchen. (Check out our recipes on Pinterest )