A different approach - 60lb loss without exercise

AmigaMaria001

I reached my goal! Finally...
I didn't get in a hurry because I knew I had to do something that was sustainable. It took me 9 months to lose 60lbs, but I did it! I am no longer fat!
I haven't done any deliberate exercise while losing weight either. I lost all the weight first and am just now starting an exercise regime during maintenance.
I know I will probably get a lot of flack about losing the weight without exercise, but hey, it worked for me.
Here are my before and after pictures.

HappilyRubina

So how exactly did you lose weight?

mamadon

Well since, exercise is not a necessity to simply losing weight, she lost it like everyone does, by eating at a calorie deficit. Congratulations to you!

AmigaMaria001

I honestly ate whatever I wanted within a calorie deficit every day. In 9 months I had only two days when I went over the 1200 calories that MFP allotted me.
I have tried to exercise while eating at a deficit before but I was never successful because it made me too hungry. I decided this time to lose the weight first and then exercises when I reached my goal. It worked!

fluffyasacat

AmigaMaria001 wrote: »

I honestly ate whatever I wanted within a calorie deficit every day. In 9 months I had only two days when I went over the 1200 calories that MFP allotted me.
I have tried to exercise while eating at a deficit before but I was never successful because it made me too hungry. I decided this time to lose the weight first and then exercises when I reached my goal. It worked!

When you exercise you burn calories which would have put you at an even bigger deficit. I don't mean to point out the obvious... but if you were getting too hungry when you exercised it's because your deficit was very high. The point of exercise is that it makes you stronger and you can eat more while maintaining your deficit.

jbot30

Worked for me too (calorie deficit only) so no flack from me! Well done (*) and good luck with the exercise regime. I'll start one soon too and hopefully we will both be amazed by our results!

ParamoreAddict

You never have to exercise to lose weight. It's just burning more calories than you consume every day. It's good that you're starting an exercise regimen now. After losing the weight, many of us do have excess skin we need to work on. I've lost 66 pounds so far and still have a ways to go. Using my exercise bike definitely helps expedite the process but it isn't mandatory. Just eat well and the weight will come off. You've proven my point quite well haha Fantastic job!

craignev

60lbs in 9 months is brilliant! Congrats, you're looking great!

shadow2soul

If it worked for you and your happy that is all that matters.

47Jacqueline

You look great and congratulations.

On the lack of exercise topic. It's really a health factor. People live longer, have more energy and less fatigue, less apt to get sick, stronger bones and less stress. Easier to maintain weight loss. Less apt to get fractures and hip injury as you get older. One of the hardest things is to get motivated to exercise. A 50% drop out rate.

If you change your mind, feel free to send me a friend request. I'm a personal trainer and wellness coach, specializing in the over 60 population.

eslcity

I personally have found that losing it wasn't the hard part keeping it off was... now that it is off the real work is ahead...

onematch

You look amazing! Congratulations on your loss!

Rays_Wife

Well I think that is great! Congrats on your accomplishment, you look super

wilsoncl6

Congrats, you should be proud! Exercise is not a necessity for weight loss, it is optional but it can help to achieve a certain type of physique. Some amount of cardio is good for the heart, lungs and bones while strength training during weight loss will help reduce the amount of weight loss related to the loss of lean muscle. You were probably tired during your weight loss regimen when you exercised because of the increased energy consumption that probably wasn't being replaced by extra caloric intake. Anyway, you did what worked for you, that is all that matters.

AmigaMaria001

eslcity wrote: »

I personally have found that losing it wasn't the hard part keeping it off was... now that it is off the real work is ahead...

I SO agree with you about this~! I am seriously nervous about gaining the weight back. I am a super goal oriented person and just keeping the weight off doesn't feel like a goal - looking for those pounds down on the scale each week was a goal.
- I will figure something out here - but I make this vow to myself and all who will listen...I WILL NOT PUT IT BACK ON!

sofaking6

Congrats! I think what you've accomplished is fantastic, and I think your plan for maintenance is awesome Make exercise goals for yourself, there is such a huge variety of possible achievements that I'm sure you can find one or some that will work to motivate you.

jeanniebeanie59

great job!!

zombie_meg

Congratulations!

kelly39014

Congrats!

mary659497

Congratulations. Best of luck to you.

kat68mcguire

Great job! I have lost in the past with only calorie deficit (ww) and walking a few times a week. Gained most back, started exercise and BAM gained it and 30 more I know now that it was because I thought I was all done once I made my goal weight. Sadly, that is not the case. Exercise, for me anyway, is best AFTER I loose. This time I will know better. Calorie deficit day 2. Tough but I know the end result is golden
I intend to walk and ski but not with the intent of loosing. Just to get out and enjoy nature.

shai74

60lbs in 6 months for me. Only exercise I do is ride my horse once a week. I have a desk job, and eat 1400 to 1800 cals a day.

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socalkay

You look wonderful! Congrats! (*) (*) (*) (*) (*)

sbrookes9

You look great! Congrats!

CinthyN

Happy that it worked for you. I tried just watching my diet but it didn't yield or last. Once I started incorporating exercises, I begin to see solid results. More importantly, my body is beginning to sculpt and shape. So for me, it's a combination of diet and exercise.

silentKayak

Good for you. I'm the same way - in the past I always tried to lose through exercise with no results. It made me feel so exhausted, unhappy, and hungry that I ate way more then I should, and I couldn't lose a pound. And then I couldn't sustain it because I don't really have time for consistent exercise. And I hate it.

Now I'm 90% diet, 10% exercise and am losing well. Thanks so much for posting your success story. It means a lot to those of us going down that path.

boatsie77

Congrats on your success! You're proof that we lose weight in the kitchen--not the gym. Sometimes we fool ourselves trying to out-exercise a bad diet. I personally liked using diet & exercise in my weight loss program, but it's great to be reminded that if ever I couldn't exercise, the other option works alone. Much luck on your maintenance plan.

grandmothercharlie

You look great! Looks like more than 60 lbs! Now have fun with finding an exercise you enjoy.

Jossies01

Yep it can be done! Good job! I've lost 13lb in the past 2 - 3 months just eating 1400cals a day and doing no deliberate exercise.

AmigaMaria001

Thanks so much everyone! I truly appreciate each and every one of your comments.
Good luck to all of us who want to change our lives for the better.