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I have been doing intermittent fasting for more than a year, pretty regularly. I am pretty used to it and i feel like it keeps my daily calorie intake low for the day. I have a goal of losing 5 to 10 pounds until January. I have been working out 30 mins every morning (except for 1 cheat day) between 7 and 8 am and then keep fasting until 10am. This is the only time I can stick to the workout routine, so switching it is not really an option. But now I have been hearing I need some protein right after the workout. What would you recommend for better results forego the intermittent fasting or the after workout protein? Thank you so much.
A lot of things in life are better when you do them together, with a partner. Whether it’s a friend, roommate, sibling, companion, spouse or your child, many life experiences are more enjoyable or even more successful when they’re shared. The same is true for getting healthy and losing weight. In fact, a British study of more than 3,700 couples found that when both partners made a healthy change, they had better results than when only one did.
This is exactly why we’ve created the Nutrisystem Partner Plan. There are so many benefits to having an accountability partner when it comes to staying on track.
In terms of exercising, it can be more fun when you work out with your partner. You’ll be more likely to pass the time, push yourself and possibly even have a more enjoyable experience. There’s a social aspect to it.
If you’re on the Nutrisystem Partner Plan, you might be looking for some exercise buddy workouts. Here are some effective ones to try.
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A medicine ball, which is a weighted ball for exercise, can be a great tool for strength and endurance training. When you add a partner to your medicine ball workout, you can add in some tossing. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the “Side Shuffle with Medicine Ball Toss” works as partners stand four to five feet apart, shuffling laterally while tossing a medicine ball back and forth. Try to toss the ball at chest height. This raises the heart rate and burns calories while improving agility, balance and power.1
Planet Fitness recommends trying the “Overhead Pass with Squat” exercise with a medicine ball. Stand a few inches apart from your partner with your backs facing each other. Hold a medicine ball over your head, then pass it backwards to your workout buddy. You should both do a squat as your partner moves the ball down onto the floor, rolling the ball back to you between the legs. Return to starting position and switch places with your buddy after a few reps, says Planet Fitness.2
Another great medicine ball workout is a “Sit-Up Pass.” Planet Fitness explains that you and your partner should get in sit-up position with your backs on the floor, knees bent and feet flat. With one of you holding a medicine ball extended overhead, you should each do a sit-up at the same time. Pass the ball at the top of the move and lower back down to the starting position. Tap the medicine ball on the floor behind the head and repeat the move, passing the ball back and forth.2
In general, a medicine ball can be a great tool for partner workouts, even if you’re taking turns using it and encouraging one another. There are many different medicine ball workouts that you can find online and try. ACE lists many different suggestions on their website and blog.
Just like a medicine ball, a stability ball can be a great exercise tool and is worth the investment. There are many partner exercises using a medicine ball—or you can encourage one another as you take turns using it. It’s also nice that it’s a relatively inexpensive piece of “equipment” that can be used at home.
Another great partner workout suggested by ACE is a “Stability Ball Squat Walk.” With a stability ball between you, each partner places their right hand on the ball at shoulder height. According to ACE, this engages the core and stabilizes the arm. Working together, lower yourselves into a squat simultaneously. You and your partner will then squat walk laterally in one direction. Switch arms and squat walk in the other direction.1
Unlike the first three, body weight exercises don’t require any equipment, making them easy to do anytime, anywhere.
Planet Fitness suggests several variations of common workouts that you can do with a partner. The “Push-Up With Shoulder Tap” starts with you and your partner facing each other in a high plank position. You should each do a push-up at the same time. When you get back to the starting position, you should each reach out and tap each other on the left shoulder with right hand. Repeat the move, alternating hands and shoulders.2
You can also make squats a partner workout by doing a “Body Weight Squat.” Stand facing your partner and grip each other’s forearms. Place your feet a little bit wider than your hips, then perform a squat together. Hold the squat for a second once your thighs are parallels to the ground, then repeat the move.2
ACE provides a great variation on the plank that allows both partners to get a great workout. They call it “Plank Tire Runs.” One person goes into plank position with their legs shoulder-distance apart. The second person completes a “tire run,” by jogging in-between the planking person’s legs—much like you would in a tire run. Complete the desired number of reps back and forth and then switch positions. The runner should go into plank position and the “planker” should become the runner.1
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If you have access to a battle rope either at a gym or at home, this is another great tool that can be incorporated into partner workouts. You and your partner should stand on each end of the two ropes. One common workout is to “create waves” while you each alternate your arm movements.
But ACE suggests using the “Anchor Waves” exercise to switch things up a bit. One person serves as the “anchor” in plank position at the end of the battle ropes while the other person creates waves. Then switch positions and repeat.1
You can also use resistance bands in your partner workout routine. The “Squat Jump” utilizes two resistance bands. You and your partner will face each other holding one the end of one band in your right hand and the other in your left hand. Straighten your arms out to add tension. Perform a squat together, then jump up together, landing softly on your toes before repeating.2
Of course, any exercise can become a partner exercise when you bring your workout buddy along. It can make the experience so much more fun! Whether you’re going for a walk, run or hike—or maybe you’re trying out a fitness class—consider pairing up. You’ll be surprised at how much harder your push yourself as well as how much faster the time flies.
With many more people working out at home, you can include your partner in an at-home workout, too. That workout video will be so much more fun with your partner doing it along with you. Whether it’s yoga in the backyard or a dance cardio routine in your living room, you’re likely to get more out of it together.
*Always speak with your doctor before starting an exercise routine.
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SW:233lbs CW:190.8lbs GW:155lbs
5’7” female 32 years old
Woohoo finally down to overweight! No longer obese.
Also I caught up to my husband’s weight(which is 190lbs 🤣) after 3 years!
During pregnancy I started gaining a lot of weight(pre pregnancy I was 180lbs) and delivered my son at 240lbs. I had gestational diabetes, which turned into pre diabetes, then to type 2.
I took metformin but it helped only so much. I switched my medication to Ozempic which was a huge success for my weightloss. I stagnated my weight loss for a month until I upped my dose to 1mg, and I started losing weight again. I do CICO(medication makes me not hungry as much anyway), and work out 3-4 times a week.
Im just so glad I am no longer obese!
So, it's not necessarily 100% related to weight loss, but kinda at the same time.
I used to wear 44" size jeans. I've lost some weight, they're loose and I'm trying to order new jeans online.
I had a pair of 40" which fit, but no comfortably, so I'm going for the middle ground, 42"
Now what I truly don't understand is this. Where am I supposed to take measurements? I thought that 42" of the pants even though it was labled as waist, was measured at the hips... do I really need to measure my waist? My waist is at like 48 which confuses me even more considering its bigger than the 42" of the pants. Same goes with my hips being at roughly 46"
Again, I tried 40" jeans and fit in them.... and 44" are like way loose.
Sorry if this post doesn't have its place in this sub, but I figured since it's all kinda related to my weight loss and measurements maybe someone can help me understand hahaha.
*live-in partner, sorry!
My(f26) partner(m29) knows how my weight gain is affecting me and that I am trying to lose weight. I don't have a lot to lose (about 10kg to be back inside of normal bmi range).I don't feel any support from my partner, but before I broach the subject to him I would like to know what is a normal amount of support to expect.
For context, my weight gain is because I eat too much. I consider myself quite active, I happily walk 1hr to work a few times a week, I go bouldering and once in a while ice skating. (Last two weeks I haven't gone bouldering because motivation has been really really low and eating has been very very high and I just feel shit but I'm trying to build my routine again)
I lost 4kg thanks to a personal trainer who gave me a boost so I started being super active, going on lots of walks and exercising regularly with my own motivation. I also took calorie counting more seriously. I maintained for a few months, but gained it back now.
He doesn't really seem interested in talking about weight loss stuff. Sometimes I'll say I had a bad calorie day but he won't show any interest. Doesn't proactively exercise with me or encourage me to exercise. Encourages me to eat more but doesn't congratulate me when I successfully eat the serving size of a cake (usually eat a whole cake my myself).
tldr; Those of you with partners living with you, in what ways do they support you with your weightloss goals.
I'm a 5.7" tall male in my mid twenties, I went from 365 to 184 pounds in 2 years just with dieting (and I don't plan to switch over to working out any time soon), and I'm nearing the end of my weight loss journey, however, I'm having some problems finding the right weight goal. I'm not exactly the kind of person who cares a lot about their looks, that's why I originally got myself into the situation I was in to begin with, and that's exactly why I never planned to set my target based on the changes I see in the mirror, not to mention, the image I have of my body is distorted because of the change I went through. I was originally planning to go for 170 pounds, but I noticed that I lost weight unevenly, and in some places I am already extremely thin, and in others I can't decide if it's the fat I have left or the excess skin that I find undesirable. I'm thinking the excess skin I have could weight enough to make it impractical to rely on the BMI for deciding what would be a healthy target for me. Is that possible, or should I just go for my original goal?
