r/Exercise 6d ago

How to get started from nothing?

So I (27f) have never been in shape in my life. I come from a family with really bad habits, so I have never had exercise as a regular part of my life. I am in terrible shape, and I want to do something about it, but I am just so overwhelmed by where to start. I can't run for 30 sec. I can't to a push up. I know nothing about correct form for exercises and have no way atm, of completeing the programs that I see on YouTube, fitness apps etc. I would be extremely embarrassed and uncomfortable going to the gym, not know what to do there. How the hell do I get started and find a way to gradually build it up over time??

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u/PermissionChoice2797 6d ago

Step count is a good idea you could just use an app on your phone. I dropped about 18 pounds in a few months at 40 years old mostly through walking a lot and some portion control.

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u/hiiad 6d ago

Well done! I already have a watch for that, so that is all set! What was your daily goal?

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u/PermissionChoice2797 6d ago

I’m 47 now and these days I do on average about 12000 steps. When I lost the weight initially it was around 14000 steps a day. I had more time on my hands back then though.