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Losing weight requires you to burn more calories than you consume. Find out how many calories you need each day (Use a BMR calculator) and cut out some calories, don't go under 1200 calories though! Weight loss is all about calories in vs. calories out, you can lose weight by only dieting; exercise would just speed up the weight loss. A pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. Losing one to two pounds per week is a safe and effective approach to weight loss. Therefore, you can lose up to 32 pounds in four months by eating a well-balanced diet that's coupled with exercise. A gym membership is not a necessity to getting in shape and losing weight7 STEPS ON HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT IN 2 MONTHS WITHOUT GOING TO GYM

Going from skinny to muscular is a journey, a very satisfying one at that. It is the culmination of years of hard work, lifting weights, and eating correctly. Dedication and patience are essential for a skinny hard gainer.I am 50 years old now and have been working out since I was 17. Growing up, I was very skinny. I was tiny, so small I didn't weigh the minimum to make the wrestling team in high school. I weighed 87 lbs and had to be at least 89 to wrestle 91.I worked out at a local club that offered $99 summer memberships for high school kids. They had full-time trainers to assist you. I had my body composition tested, and I was 3.9% body fat and 117 lbs when I was 17. I could bench 230 lbs; enough for a state record.I wasn't happy, though, because I was still skinny and didn't look good walking around with clothes. I spent most of my lifting career being frustrated that I couldn't get larger. I didn't know it a the time, but I was slowly building a muscular base. The quality drug-free muscle that kept me in good shape even when I took breaks from working out. I was what was considered a hard gainer.Me at 20 years old working out in my Dad’s basement (144 lbs)My gains came as follows:(Weight and age)87 at 14117 at 17135 at 18144 at 20152 at 22178 at 26185 at 32205 at 36225 at 42232 at 50I couldn't pack the muscle on until my metabolism slowed down in my 30s. I am 6′ tall and typically 225 lbs now with 18" arms.Me at 26 years old and 178 lbs. So close to 180! A milestone I had set for myself.One of the things that kept me motivated was the strength gains. I bought magnet weight plates that only weighed 1.25 lbs each so that I could always be improving. I focused on compound exercises for strength gains—powerlifting, not bodybuilding. I barely ever did isolation arm exercises. Bench Press variations, close grip bench press, and dips were all I needed for triceps. For biceps, chins, pull-ups, and rows were typically enough with an occasional dumbbell curl variation; three sets of 10.Age 32 and 185 lbs.In my early forties, 42 to be precise, I maxed out my lifts with:405 lb. bench press135 lb. pull-ups (weight added to a belt and for 5 reps)235 lb. standing shoulder press465 lb. squat555 lb. deadlift.My basement gym and first time deadlifting 500 lbs. Body weight of 210 lbs.No gear. All-natural.Age 36 and 205 lbs. Another huge milestone I never thought I would reach.I have spent the past 15 years working out by myself in my basement and spent most of my career doing so. A squat rack, barbell, bench, and dumbells are all I needed.When I started working out, the muscle couldn't come fast enough for me. I was your typical impatient teen in the '80s, reading muscle magazines that featured steroid abusers claiming they got their physiques from the supplement sponsors.I had encountered frustration more times than I can count. Fortunately, I enjoyed working out, and seeing noticeable gains was not my only driving force.I moved last year and found some old photos of myself, included a couple of me posing and flexing. Seeing old photos reminded me of the journey I took to achieve my fitness goals. A journey that took me 25 years to build my ideal physique. The body I always wanted didn't happen until I was 42 years old.I learned so many things on my fitness journey. I tried everything from gimmicks and foundational approaches. I tried all of the supplements, even the pure sugar 2,000 calorie shakes of the late '80s and early '90s. I tried different nutritional strategies—other reps and schemes.Age 42 and 225 lbs, I couldn't believe I did it. I was finally as muscular as I would want to be.I am now 50 years old and training for my first powerlifting competition. I am on schedule to have state records in my first event.My metabolism is still running well; I eat a lot and radiate heat without gaining weight.The most significant change in going from skinny to muscular was within me. The pride. The character that the hard work and dedication provided. I don't post on social media….but why am I posting here? Because I could relate to the question and always wondered about this.Secondary benefits of going from skinny to muscular were the reaction from others. Positive responses and comments came from girls and guys. People treated me differently sometimes. People even make comments to my wife. I didn't do it for others, though, as evident by working out alone in my basement for so many years. I did it for myself.What is strange is that I still don't' think of myself as large and muscular. I still identify as a skinny guy to some degree. I don't recommend comparing oneself to anyone. Set your own goals and vision for what you think is realistically muscular for your body type and commitment level.I am in excellent health, happy, and able to play and get physical with my two boys. I attribute this to a life of fitness.If you are skinny, I highly recommend a fitness routine focused on gaining muscle. No gimmicks. Stay focused on basic but boring exercises.My advice is to stay patient. It will take time. Years even. If you enjoy the workouts, stick with them, and before you know it, you will be the most physically fit 50-year-old in your circles.230 lbs and fairly lean. I love eating.

Most gyms do have rules about improper use of equipment.The problem is that most equipment can be used in a variety of ways, and most gym employees aren’t always savvy enough to know which ways are “proper”In terms of big egos and unacceptable behaviors…you’ll need to be more specific.Having a “big ego” is a nebulous distinction…I can’t imagine you’re advocating that membership be revoked for an internal mentality that a person has. So I can only think that maybe you’re seeing something indicative of a big ego at the gym which is bothering you: maybe like selfies out in the gym area?Most gyms have rules against taking photos and video in the workout area as well as the locker area…I can tell you though that not many gyms enforce this policy unless specifically asked by another member. My gym has a couple of fairly famous bodybuilders who film every single time they work out. It’s good publicity for the gym.Unacceptable behaviors - you’ll need to be more specific here…most gyms won’t let you take your shirt off and pose down in the middle of the room…mine will, but again, different mentality.Putting weights back where they belong? Oddly, some gyms won’t do a damn thing…my gym staff will literally stop you on your way in or out and give you a verbal warning if they catch you leaving weights unracked. I’ve seen them revoke a guy’s membership for doing this repeatedly. They don’t play around with this rule.The lesson? Different gyms are different and you need to find one that matches the culture you’re looking for.Follow me on Instagram for more content and help at Joe.Lifts.Bro