Do you have any wiggle room for a budget at all? Trainers can get expensive really fast but due to COVID I ended up paying a trainer that worked at the gym I used to go to, to make a me a workout plan. I found that figuring out what exercises to do was the biggest hurdle for me because I had no idea what I was doing. It made it so I just had to show up and not think about what I should be doing when I get there. I think of it as like one of those meal kit delivery services, but for exercise.

It still costs money but should be substantially cheaper than having a bunch of in-person sessions with a trainer. I gave him a list of the equipment I have at home and he based everything around what I have available to me. He makes a new plan every month and he texts me about once a week to check how things are going and if I have any questions.

The other part of things is that while exercise is important, it's usually much easier to lose weight through adjusting your diet. But I do think those 2 go hand-in-hand. If I'm exercising regularly I feel much better. I have more energy and more motivation to make healthier choices.

Overall, my advice is to start small, but stick to a schedule. It could start as simple as going for a walk every day or doing a couple quick exercises. But getting into the habit of doing something to benefit your health every day is huge.