Congrats on you folks being more active! Is there room for another?
I started working out (again) in late May, and I set some goals to hit by Labor Day, so it looks like our time frames match up!
May 22: I was 228
June 9: I was 219
Goal is to hit 200 flat by Labor Day. My strategy is not overly strenuous. I hit the gym for weights twice a week. I take a walk with the family twice a week. I limit diet cokes to like maybe 1 or 2 a week (I used to drink 2-3 a day), I drink a TON of water, I avoid alcohol and sweets, and I eat fewer calories period, focusing on high nutrient foods with no empty calories. I might also throw in at least a few days of 16:8 intermittent fasting here and there.
I used to try to focus on exercise, but I think the smarter way to focus is on caloric intake. I watched a youtube video breaking down how much easier it is to lower calories (than it is to count on burning calories to help you)
Basically, most of the benefits of a five mile run can be undone by 2 large slices of pizza.