Recently, I've started to slim down and get physically active and fit. I started a simple diet of skipping lunches with a day or two of cheat days every week. Not sure how effective that will be but I'm experimenting rn.

But the harder part for me is to get physically fit and active. I started to go on long runs and trying to adopt an at-home work out routine that I got from the Hybrid Calisthenics YouTube channel.

I am also thinking about going to the gym but I don't know how to start with those and they aren't cheap. Is it worth it to get a trainer? A membership? What routines should I go for? Should I just get some weights and work out at home?

Curious to know what you guys think and what are your methods.