Walking to lose weight

gobraves47

My exercise is mostly walking--I'm just now starting to run a little. Good for me and my dog.

guessrs

I started walking a year ago, with a little jog at the end. Walking rocks!!

AnotherTryLiz

I am a strong believer that walking works. Due to a knee injury a long time ago, I will never be a runner. I started out in January not being able to walk for 10 minutes without a bunch of pain in both the hips and the legs. Now 6 months later I walk 7 miles a day, everyday! Get yourself a Fitbit or something that counts steps. It will motivate you and get you moving. Start slow (I could barely do 3500 steps a day) and build up from there. I now ride my bike and do zumba a couple times a week because I have too much energy. Oh and of course you need to eat healthy! It all has to fit together to make it work.

karibj2010

I've lost almost 58 lbs and my main form of exercise is walking. As long as you are moving, and reducing calories, it will work

louisegibbs85

I'm a walker (not in the walking dead sense) I love to walk, especially on sunny autumn days If I need something from the shop I'll walk to the furthest one, it also saves on bus fare lol I've lost 66lb through waling and occasionally doing my exercise DVD which is only 30mins. Good luck with your goals

ruwise

I've pretty much used walking as my only exercise until about 5 weeks ago when I started the Couch to 5K. I still mainly walk as the early weeks of this programme is a lot of walking with a little running.

feelin_gr_8

exercise is exercise, power walk and use your arms try walking uphill, strap on some ankle weights!

I forgot about ankle weights! I used to have some when I lived overseas...maybe I left them there. I am doing a lot of walking lately (granted, I just started this journey a couple weeks ago...) Usually between 1-3 depending on how late I get up. I try to make sure I'm going about 3mph at least (20 minute mile). I'm trying to jog a 5k in 1.5 months for my first time and I'm over 110 pounds over my goal weight....so I know how hard it can be. Each day, I'm planning on jogging a slightly smaller stretch of my walk.

kgerm317

When I started in November, walking was my primary exercise. I started eating cleaner, logged everything and walked a mile on my lunch break 3-4 times a week. I would also do some of the Biggest Loser exercises on the Wii Fit about 3-4 days/ week. I lost 20 pounds in my first 2 months.

With a proper diet and walking, you will see results. Good Luck! And feel free to friend me if you're looking for support

Jesmoko

I lost a good 35ish lbs with walking my dog and paying some attention to what I'm eating. I walk around 6-8 miles every day now.

e. Oh, forgot to mention that you should listen to audiobooks or podcasts if it ever gets boring. You don't even notice how much you've walked when you're engrossed in a good book.

CherryOnionKiss

I lost about 50 lbs from watching what I eat and almost exclusively walking. I started with just taking my dog for a couple of brisk walks each day. Eventually I started going to the HS track and slowly built up my speed and distance. I worked up to doing intervals of walking and sprinting.

I do lots of other things now, but one of my favorite workouts is still power walking my neighborhood, which happens to be very hilly.

Keep moving.

Good luck!
MB

What's HS track?

arlenem1974

90% of my exercise is from walking. I have lost 71 lbs. since March 2012. 59 LBS. Since starting on here last September.

Lissa_M

For me, walking is the only exercise I do, because I hate exercising. I love walking! I've been a little slack the last 2 months because walking in the Alabama heat just isn't pleasant. Once the cooler weather sets in though, I walk a couple of miles a day.

harleygroomer

I do !!!!!!!!!!!!! walk every day sometimes twice a day. I "fast" walk and I mean "FAST" walk 3 miles in 45 minutes. Sometimes I use a stop watch. And then I usually fast walk 2 to 3 more miles at night. THEN I do arm weights at nights ONLY during the commercials of my fav, show and then once a week I take in a Zumba class. But the Bulk of my weight loss and exercise is thru walking.

xnancyelizabeth

I walk my dog the same twice a day and then I do a 60+ minute bike ride each day sometimes twice a day.. Helping me majorly losing weight lately.. Few mores pounds and then I hope to start running :-) good luck and keep positive :-)

Gidzmo

I walk to and from work every day (unless I have to run some errand that requires driving). I lose weight.

If you don't want to be walking on the street, maybe the local mall has a walking club.

MsPudding

I love walking and it's my primary exercise. Apart from not having a gym anywhere near me, I just hate being stuck inside exercising - I'd much rather be out in the fresh air, seeing nature, experiencing the seasons change. I try to get in 5 miles a day, though I've probably been down to 2 during the very hot days.

MinnieInMaine

Walking is awesome and definitely my favorite form of exercise!

That said, walking alone isn't going to help you lose weight. You probably know this but I think it needs to be said anyway. People always ask will this exercise or that exercise help you lose weight....well, sure, it might, but not if you don't have you food intake under control. A friend of mine is going through this right now. She exercises like a fiend but eats horribly and so the weight stays on. But she's not willing to track her food and make changes so what do you do? At least she knows MFP and her friends are here for her when she's ready.

Weight loss is 80% calorie intake, 20% exercise

And please for the love of good stuff do not wear ankle weights!! They can be really horrible for you, especially if you have joint problems, are obese or have an alignment problems.

Katrina_vw91

Its been working for me so far. I usually run most of the time, but walking at a fast pace is also good

lilRicki

I lost about 50 lbs from watching what I eat and almost exclusively walking. I started with just taking my dog for a couple of brisk walks each day. Eventually I started going to the HS track and slowly built up my speed and distance. I worked up to doing intervals of walking and sprinting.

I do lots of other things now, but one of my favorite workouts is still power walking my neighborhood, which happens to be very hilly.

Keep moving.

Good luck!
MB

What's HS track?

High School race track

mandasalem

I'm primarily a walker. Only recently have I started lifting again. The majority of my weight loss has been simple "get off your butt more" variety-- not powerwalking, not fast-pace walking, just walking. (I have major knee issues.)

It can be done-- diet's the first step, and then upping your activity more. Keep moving!

Lleldiranne

Roughly 80% of weight loss is by diet. Exercise helps, but it's what you eat or don't eat that creates a deficit. [Of course, exercise generally means you look better at the end]

My grandma walked every morning for years, when the weather was good. Yes, it helped her achieve and maintain a better weight that when she couldn't walk. It also helped her feel better, both physically and emotionally. It's okay if you can't run. Walk briskly. IT's by far better than sitting on the couch!

sugar_cube88

I did, I didn't record my weight though. I was walking approx 6 mi a day, approx 6 days a week. And I was fitter and I got smaller. I didn't even realize at first. Just my clothing was looser.

I was so tired at the beginning and it would take about 2+ hrs to finish but after a while I'd be done under 1.5 hrs with tons of energy.

giveMEbeauty

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danarochelle

I just started making walking an hour 5x/week a priority when I get home from work. I also have a gym at my work I belong to and if I'm able, workout there also a couple x/week. I am also logging my calories every day, staying under 1370. I just recently started this regime and I'm going to do it until I plateau (would be nice if I didn't though). I could use some friends that are doing the same also! Good luck to everyone!:drinker:

Aleta7

Yes, at this point all I can do is walk. I walk every other day for two to two and a half hours with my dog. I have lost 42 pounds this way.

norcaligirl72

Absolutely! Keep moving no matter what you do! When I finally got back to hitting it at the gym I could only do 3 MPH on the treadmill... Yesterday I did 3.9 MPH on hill mode. JUST KEEP MOVING! : )

BlueStar1989

walking is how I started getting back into being active. Its a great place to build from

ames105

I've lost the 54lbs by walking. I've recently added in bike riding. Walking is great exercise and a great place to start. You can do it!

forgetmenot1000

I commute 40 minutes to and from work every day, I've traded one trip a day for a walk home, sure it takes me 70 minutes - but I sleep better, feel better and the weight is coming off. I have to say though, diet and exercise combined was what it took to really make a difference, that and a positive mental attitude!

kitana42303

yes. I lost 30 pounds with walking 30 - 45 min a day being the majority of my exercise. The only other thing I did was use hand weights for 10 or 15 minutes while watching television at night. You can do this.