How do you stay in shape?

@maclanis (2406)

Belgium

January 16, 2019 8:02am CST

I'm trying to get more into shape. I definitely don't need to lose weight or anything, but I just want my body to be more like it used to. In the past, it was easier to stay in shape, but now I'm finding it difficult. I also don't think I eat unhealthy. I eat a lot of vegetables and fruit, though I do have the occasional unhealthy snack or pizza. So now, I'm wondering what you all do to stay in shape? Do you go to gym? Do you practice any sports? Do you pay attention to your diet? Give me all your tips!

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@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

16 Jan 19

Park far away and walk. Use the stair. Get up and move around throughout the day. Walk every day.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 19

I don't have a car, I mostly go to places by bike, so I think I've got that covered!

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)

@sprite1950 (30452)

• Corsham, England

15 Jan 20

Mine never really recovered after I had children but I'm not fat! I am now 69 so I prefer a gentler form of exercise like a brisk walk. I have two dogs so I walk them every day.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

15 Jan 20

I enjoy walking as well! Having dogs will definitely help you to stay in shape a bit.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 20

@sprite1950 I have a fitbit as well. I was trying to get to 10,000 steps every day in January and was doing well, but then I had an accident so now I'm waiting for February to try again.

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)

@sprite1950 (30452)

• Corsham, England

15 Jan 20

@maclanis I have a fitbit which monitors how many steps I walk. I try to make 10,000 a day but don't always manage it.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50580)

• United States

16 Jan 20

I ride a stationary bike and walk most days and just started using small weights.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 20

That's great! My bike is my main mode of transporation, so I ride a bike a lot as well.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50580)

• United States

16 Jan 20

@maclanis it's a great form of exercise.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

16 Jan 20

I walk, go to the gym, swim, ride my bike, play tennis, golf, and am trying pickleball.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 20

You definitely do a lot to stay in shape. Way to go!

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

16 Jan 20

@maclanis I have to, otherwise I’d look like a house!

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@fluffy69 (4955)

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16 Jan 19

Am too lazy to go gym because im tired already when i arrive home.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 19

I get it. It can be tough to hit the gym after work.

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@fluffy69 (4955)

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17 Jan 19

@maclanis yes but brisk walking is more fun.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

17 Jan 19

@fluffy69 True, I go for walks quite often.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

4 Mar 19

I absolutely understand what you're talking about. I'm trying to eat healthy. I'll try to train again.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 20

I try to watch my food as well, but it was quite hard with the holidays last month.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

18 Jan 20

@maclanis I understand.

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@1hopefulman (45120)

• Canada

16 Jan 19

I too, eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, try to lead an active life and stay away from the junk. I try to go for a walk almost every day and I have two 8 lbs dumbbells that I exercise with every now and hen some and also use a rebounder.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 19

Seems like you're doing it right, keep up the good work and thanks for the tips!

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@ifa225 (14460)

• Indonesia

24 Dec 22

I used to fasting, it can lower your weight fast... Or just think and think, it consume more energy than doing an exercise

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

28 Dec 22

I could never do fasting, I just love to eat too much!

@maezee (41988)

• United States

16 Jan 19

Exercise and diet! Just the basics. Exercise often and eat right.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 19

Thanks for the tips!

@jstory07 (139782)

• Roseburg, Oregon

29 Jan 19

I go for two one half hour walk every day. Which is walking a mile each time.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

30 Jan 19

That's great!

@noni1959 (10104)

• United States

16 Jan 19

The shape I'm in now is a combo of a disorder and eating too much. I've changed that, have medications trying to get my metabolism in shape and go to the gym to swim, do a few light weights and I go walk the river walk or around our property. It's fun to do some Youtube videos for dance too.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

17 Jan 19

Thanks for the tips!

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@JudyEv (341743)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Jan 19

Going to a gym works for many. I'm not in shape - well, not a good shape so I can't really help.

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 19

No worries, thanks for your response anyway!

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

16 Jan 19

Gym instructors give you specific exercises for shaping your body

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 19

That might be helpful, thanks!

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Gwyndalin Neerie

@milkandcookies (18)

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16 Jan 19

I actually use an app to track my steps and use somewhat of a calorie counting way but not with food. You'll burn one calorie for every 20 steps you take and an average person usually takes about 3000 steps a day which means you burn 150 calories by just walking. Depending on what you ate that day, especially if its something healthy, you can easily bunr it off by just walking and keeping track of your steps. Otherwise, I recommend calorie counting as well, calorie counting works well for me but I just need to plan very well

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

17 Jan 19

I do the step counting as well with my fitbit, I hit 10,000 steps quite often. I might take up calorie counting, thanks for the tip.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

16 Jan 19

Stop using the lift.. climb up and down the stairs 5 times a day without taking a break... for 1 month and see..

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@maclanis (2406)

• Belgium

16 Jan 19

Thanks for the tips, I might try those!

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