Power walking works!! (50lb weight loss)

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  • PureHeavenly
    PureHeavenly Posts: 1 Member
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    Hi mgonzalez400, I love your story. I'm only 20 years old, but have about 100 pounds to lose. Working out in a gym is difficult due to body confidence issues, but I hired a personal trainer. I think I want to incorporate walking into my exercise. Thank you for posting your story!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
    edited May 2017
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    PureHeavenly wrote: »
    Hi mgonzalez400, I love your story. I'm only 20 years old, but have about 100 pounds to lose. Working out in a gym is difficult due to body confidence issues, but I hired a personal trainer. I think I want to incorporate walking into my exercise. Thank you for posting your story!

    I started in the gym for the first month but then membership ended so just took to walking outside more. Everyone is there for the same reason to get in shape so try not to feel bad. You are doing something positive to be healthier so I always admire people I see in the gym. It's the perfect body ones that I think..."b*tch" lol. Only because I'm jealous of course lol. Anyway, I always wanted a personal trainer so definitely take advantage of that. But yeah walking is so simple just incorporate it into your life as much as you can. Best of luck to you :)
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    edited May 2017
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    mgonzalez400 wrote: »
    rainbow198 wrote: »
    Congrats!!! You look great! I also my weight (80 pounds) mostly power walking and it's helping me maintain and stay fit and slim.

    Keep up the great work!

    Yes that's how I know I'll be able to maintain bc walking I actually enjoy and it's so easy. Congrats to you too!!

    Exactly! I also find walking enjoyable and it's effective! And thank you! Keep walking!
  • chunkybunkylady
    chunkybunkylady Posts: 3 Member
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    You look amazing. How far do you walk and how long? Ive started walking daily at my local mall.
  • fposte2016
    fposte2016 Posts: 130 Member
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    This is incredibly inspiring! You look amaaaazing and you figured out how to make working out work for you. Nice to know you don't necessarily need to be a runner or do a full on training regimen (tho those obviously get great results too).
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
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    Before I scrolled down I thought maybe the top picture was your after picture. Holy moley! Great results!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
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    chunkybunkylady wrote: »
    You look amazing. How far do you walk and how long? Ive started walking daily at my local mall.

    Thank you!
    I walk between 90minutes to 2 hours. Today I walked for 90 minutes and the app I used said I walked 5.7 miles. That's pretty much the average I do daily.
  • PrincessMel72
    PrincessMel72 Posts: 1,094 Member
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    You look fabulous!!
  • snooky211
    snooky211 Posts: 67 Member
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    You've inspired me, as I also dislike most exercise other than walking! I think I will set 4 mile targets all around my house and just explore the city in every direction!
  • aliry209
    aliry209 Posts: 22 Member
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    I always wondered if walking truly works.. I walk 3 miles about 4-6 days a week .. it takes me about 54 mins ..you look great!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
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    snooky211 wrote: »
    You've inspired me, as I also dislike most exercise other than walking! I think I will set 4 mile targets all around my house and just explore the city in every direction!

    Good for you! That's what I do I walk all over my city. When I walk I like to travel not just go around a circle in a track.
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
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    aliry209 wrote: »
    I always wondered if walking truly works.. I walk 3 miles about 4-6 days a week .. it takes me about 54 mins ..you look great!

    Power walking works for sure! Power is the key word though. Gotta add that power to the walk to get results. Good job with the walking and thanks :)
  • Judikim118
    Judikim118 Posts: 201 Member
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    Looking good
  • EmbeeKay
    EmbeeKay Posts: 249 Member
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    Haha I saw your pics first and thought, "Well, she's super young so she's got time on her side." Then I read your post. Almost 40?! Incredible. You look incredible! I love walking too!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
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    EmbeeKay wrote: »
    Haha I saw your pics first and thought, "Well, she's super young so she's got time on her side." Then I read your post. Almost 40?! Incredible. You look incredible! I love walking too!

    Lol thank you :)
  • Wildflowers70
    Wildflowers70 Posts: 72 Member
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    You are inspiring!! Way to go!
  • orangegato
    orangegato Posts: 6,570 Member
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    Congrats! Truly inspirational.
  • Krystasfocused25
    Krystasfocused25 Posts: 34 Member
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    Wow, awesome job!!!!! You look like a totally different person!!!
  • trixieberry17
    trixieberry17 Posts: 79 Member
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    You look amazing, I also just walk. I'm comfortable walking and I know it's something I can stick too. Congrats!

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