Fit My Way

My personal recipe for staying fit and feeling good

How it all started

I started working out regularly at home in September 2025. I didn't have a strict plan. I just wanted to move more, get in better shape and stay healthy and active as I get older.

Over time, morning workouts became part of my daily routine. It took a while to get used to them, but eventually I noticed something funny: I actually missed exercising when I skipped a day.

I don't have any magic tricks. I've simply found a combination of exercise and eating habits that works for me.

Finding my favorite workouts

I usually exercise in the morning, before breakfast. That's when I feel most comfortable working out, although everyone has to find their own preferred time.

Besides exercising, I walk my dog for about an hour to an hour and a half every day. Those walks are just as important to me as my workouts.

When I first started, I looked for simple, 30-minute home workout videos. Nothing too complicated, and no expensive equipment or gym membership needed.

These were my starting points:

• Move With Nicole – Pilates and yoga-inspired workouts. A great place to start.

• Eleni Fit – Easy-to-follow, energetic workouts. Just press play and follow along.

• Marie Steffen – More challenging exercises, so I recommend choosing carefully according to your fitness level.

As I got stronger, I started trying different types of workouts.

These days, my favorite is Olivia Fit Lawson. I do most of my workouts with her videos. I have a few dumbbells and a pair of 1 kg ankle weights at home, which are enough for plenty of exercises.

I like having some variety, and YouTube regularly suggests new workouts worth trying.

Cardio and endurance

I've also tried more intensive cardio workouts, including the Norwegian 4x4 interval training method, which is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance.

Unfortunately, I've been dealing with some Achilles tendon problems, so I don't do these workouts very often anymore.

Instead, I look for low-impact exercises that are easier on my joints and tendons.

One good option is Tracy Steen Move Daily. She has plenty of low-impact workouts with little or no jumping.

Here's one of her workout videos

Food I enjoy

I love food. And I have no intention of giving up everything I enjoy. :)

Because I need to watch my cholesterol levels, I pay attention to what I eat, especially the saturated fat content of dairy products, which I absolutely love.

I eat plenty of vegetables, fruit and chicken breast, usually with healthier side dishes. I cook almost everything in my air fryer and have collected quite a few favorite recipes over the years.

My breakfast often includes oats, psyllium husk, ground flaxseed, walnuts and cashews.

And yes, I eat sweets too.

I've never believed in starving myself or following extreme diets. I prefer food that tastes good and habits I can maintain without feeling that I'm constantly missing out.

Vitamins and supplements

I also take a few supplements as part of my personal routine:

Vitamin D3, B-complex, omega-3, magnesium bisglycinate, collagen, joint support supplements and creatine, which I take as a powder mixed with water.

These are simply the things I use. They aren't recommendations for everyone, since individual needs and health conditions can be very different.

I also try to drink plenty of water, usually more than two liters a day.

What really works for me

After more than a year of regular exercise, I've realized that the biggest difference doesn't come from a particular workout, diet or supplement.

It's consistency.

I don't need every workout to be perfect. I don't have to push myself to the limit or follow exactly the same routine every day.

The important thing is finding something I enjoy enough to keep doing.

If you're thinking about starting, my advice would be to start small. Try different activities, find what feels right for you and give yourself time.

For me, the biggest change isn't just that I started exercising.

It's that I now miss it when I don't.

And I really believe it's never too late to start.