Just after Xmas thousands of pounds is spent on gym membership, fancy diets etc but all you need IMO is a balanced diet, and walk, a lady I know is 92 this year and today went for a four mile walk admit with the help of a trolley which has a bag for her shopping, she told me she walks everyday, whatever the weather, she still enjoys a dance ,and the odd tipple,she had a heart scan last year, and they cannot believe the results for her age, so if you are able don't waste your money just invest in a decent pair of walking shoes,
Think the vast majority of us know full well that the only way to lose weight is to diet and exercise properly, sadly though, the vast majority of us want a quick fix solution- we're far too lazy and impatient to wait for results.
I would always go for the walking option. I used to go to the gym 4 times a week but the fittest I've ever been is when I dumped the car and started walking the kids to school. The school was 2 miles away so I clocked up 8 miles a day just taking them to school (I worked from home) Now they are too old/left school I haven't put on any weight but I'm not as toned as I was.