A Fitness Influencer Who Lost 20-Lbs Reveals How You Can ‘Lose Weight’ And ‘Get Fit’ This Summer Through Her ‘Holy Grail Formula’: Pilates, Strength Workouts, More

Pilates & Strength Training Workouts

Jenna prefers to work out five days a week, and her two favorite exercises for losing weight and getting stronger are pilates and strength training. On two of those days, she will use dumbbells to practice strength training, and on three to four more days, she'll do at-home pilates workouts on a mat.

Just because she recommends doing these two styles of exercise does not mean you have to join a gym or take an expensive in-person pilates class. It can all be done at home if you're on a budget or enjoy working out solo.

"There are a ton of pilates workouts on YouTube that I used to do," says Jenna.

"I prefer full body-strength pilates, so I use little three-pound hand weights and ankle weights."

Walking

"If you can aim to get 10K steps a day, you are golden," explains Jenna in her video.

While you can certainly walk outside and get some fresh air to achieve your step goals, Jenna saw herself making even more progress when she got on the treadmill and used incline techniques to burn more calories and improve her stamina.

"Something that helped me shed pounds off my body is incline walking on the treadmill," she added.

Jenna recommends trying the 10-3-30 method on a treadmill, where you set your treadmill on an incline of 10 and walk on it at a level 3 speed for 30 minutes. It's important to note that you may need to build up your endurance before attempting one of these specific incline strategies, but doing as much as you can daily will help.

Improving Your Diet And Trying To Stay In A Calorie Deficit

Health experts and other weight loss influencers have found that eating in a calorie deficit is one of the best ways to shed pounds and see real progress. If you are comfortable with the idea of keeping an eye on your daily caloric intake, do your best to eat a balanced diet full of nutrient-dense foods and include some of your favorite food items while staying in a healthy calorie range.

"That is the key to losing weight," explains Jenna.

"I try my best to eat [well] for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I can."

Jenna also admitted that she's a "junk food junkie" and tries to incorporate her favorite takeout or fast food meal into her diet every once in a while to maintain a manageable balance. Additionally, she suggests upping your protein intake and looking into swapping out higher-calorie foods in your diet for lighter options.

"If you're consistent, those three things will help you lose weight and tone up," says Jenna at the end of her video.