1. Walk & Consider Purchasing A Walking Pad
One of the best free forms of exercise is walking. Walking is a great form of exercise because it's easy to start, gentle on your joints, and doesn't require any equipment or gym membership. You can do it almost anywhere, and even short daily walks can boost your heart health, improve your mood, and increase your energy. Once it gets too cold or if there isn't good enough weather for walking around your neighborhood, you could invest in a walking pad so you don't have to leave your house.
"I would walk anywhere from 20 minutes to 30 minutes, sometimes an hour, and I did that for two months," explains Liza. "The third month came around, and I bought an Apple Watch, I made a step count, and I made sure that I hit 10,000 steps every single month."
2. Make & Eat Meals At Home
Making meals at home is one of the best habits for healthier living and weight loss, as it gives you full control over what goes into your food without needing fancy skills or expensive tools. You can choose fresh ingredients, manage portion sizes, and cut back on added sugars, salt, and oils that often sneak into restaurant or takeout meals. It can save money, reduce food waste, and help you build a stronger connection to what you eat.
In her video, Liza notes that, in addition to walking, eating, and cooking 80% of her meals at home, was "the first time" she saw "a chunk of weight go down" on the scale.
3. Eat In A Calorie Deficit
Although it can seem overwhelming at first, and it's important not to get too obsessive over it, tracking and counting your calories is one of the most proven ways to lose weight.
"I did not start tracking calories until months into my journey," says Liza in her video. "Consistency and nutrition - those are gonna show you the results that you wanna see."
While you don't have to do super precise calorie tracking, it's a good idea to calculate how many calories you should eat in a day to safely lose weight online or with a nutritionist, and ensure you're getting enough essential macros, like protein and fiber, throughout the day.