Woman loses 20lbs in eight weeks without stepping foot in the gym

Plenty of people have weight loss goals, but the process can often feel complicated and challenging, leaving people feeling disheartened and unmotivated. This was the case for Becky, who has struggled with her weight and overall health on and off since her teenage years.

Becky says she "gained a lot of weight" when she was younger, and again in 2020 and 2021, and when she began her weight loss journey she found it difficult to stay consistent and motivated. However, Becky ended up losing 20 pounds in eight weeks thanks to theWalkFit app.

"This is just the beginning for me and I feel so proud of what I've accomplished so far. I spent each week really focusing on me, my health and my goals. Eating fuelling and filling meals was a priority as were my daily walks," she says.

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WalkFit, which is offering new users up to 61% off their first subscription period, is a walking and weight loss app built for real people with busy lives. The platform offers used personalised walking and weight loss plans based on age, weight and fitness level, has indoor-friendly options if outdoors isn't an option for everyone, and also has built-in step and calorie trackers.

Becky, who has been hitting her step goal at least five days a week, every week, says she was proud of herself for her commitment to get her 11,000 steps in. The WalkFit apphas daily goals and fun challenges to keep users on track, along with motivation tools such as streaks, badges and progress tracking.

"Some days were just absolutely freezing outside or maybe it was raining or even snowing," she says, adding: "I didn't let that stop me. If the weather wasn't cooperating, I got on my walking pad and I got the steps in."

To get started with the app, users begin by taking a personalised quiz that helps WalkFittailor a program based on their fitness goals, lifestyle habits and previous experience with training or weight loss. It is available on iOS and Android and supports six languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

With the app being particularly popular among women aged over 35, WalkFitwas created to show people that walking is enough. "I was so terrified at the beginning," Becky admits as she offers her advice to others in the same position.

"I was hopeful and had some belief in myself, but I was so scared. When I look at weight loss stories I used to think 'that will never be me', or 'I’m just not meant to have a story like this', but everyday that I show up for myself, I’m proving that belief wrong. You can do that too.

"You can do it and you have to just start small. Pace around the house for five minutes every hour. Get outside for 30 minutes per day to get some steps in. Over time, the small things add up."

If this app isn't for everyone, there are others to choose from such as MyFitnessPal which is an all-in-one food, exercise and calorie tracker that has both free and paid subscription options on the app. Another option is the Nike Training Club App which gives access to over 200 free workouts and targeted training programs.

Users of the app like Becky have taken to Trustpilot to leave their opinions. One person said: "I am really enjoying using this app. I have lost 6lb in three weeks just by following the exercises."

"I like the fact I can exercise at my own speed, and there are so many daily choices, I can pick what I want and what I have time for on each particular day," said another.

Some others disagreed, as one said: "Not for me, I tried this app for 3 weeks, but found it uninspiring & I can’t see how you can really get fit and lose weight in 10 minutes a day. I contacted the company and raised my concerns and they agreed to give me a full refund."

Another reviewer wrote: "I'm only able to push myself daily because of this app. I like that everyday is different. So far I have no suggestions for improvement."

The 61% discount is available on the WalkFit app.