Anyone lost weight just by counting calories, creating a deficit & no exercise?

CharlieBeansmomTracey

Tshearwood wrote: »

Hello there, I worked a desk job and went from 332 to 190 by creating a deficit. If you can't exercise right now that's ok, if you can don't log it and it'll just make your deficit even larger

MFP has your deficit built in without exercise. its intended use is to eat back some calories if not all(everyone will be different). but a bigger deficit is not always a good thing.

AnnabellaRaine

So far I have lost 314lbs with zero exercise. I have MS and am in a wheelchair. I am more than happy to offer support if you like. Just add me and shoot me a message 😊

LorienneSeuntjens

I've lost 13 lbs/6 kgs in 2 months just by eating 1200 calories a day. Becoming aware of how much calories are in your food really aids weight loss.

I'm too busy with law school and my clerkship to attend the gym.

I also drink 2 litres of water a day to feel less hungry, but the hunger goes away once you get used to the calorie deficit. The first week was awful, but once you get past that, you'll be fine!

o0kody0o

I’ve lost 17lbs in around 4/5 Weeks just by counting calories (approx 1200 a day). I don’t exercise apart from walking short distances here and there, so it definitely can be done.

o0kody0o

AnnabellaRaine wrote: »

So far I have lost 314lbs with zero exercise. I have MS and am in a wheelchair. I am more than happy to offer support if you like. Just add me and shoot me a message 😊

What a transformation, you look great! A real inspiration 😊

KetoZandra

Yes. I am 55 and have gone from 202.6 to today 179.8 (22.8 lbs) in 95 days. I do not exercise at all, not even walking.
I am doing strict keto and measure and weigh everything with a calorie defecit.

Britxclarity

This thread really give me inspiration i known that i will start exercise eventually but wanting to get down to the 200's first.

greekgoddess6075

Me!!! I'm 5 feet tall female. I started on January 1st and have lost 24lbs since. Only watch my calories and some walking while I shop so no exercise for me really. I still have to lose 60 more pounds

Sew3rin

Yes I had lost a good amount of weight with just diet alone. Slacked off and back at it again. Good luck!

Sew3rin

Awesome job Annabella!

brittanystebbins95

seltzermint555 wrote: »

longkathleenann9291 wrote: »

Me, me, me! I lost 40 lbs just counting calories. I’m a 5’2” woman 54 yo. I’m working on the last 20, in January I started doing 30-40 minutes of walking, brisk pace (3.5mph), 5x’s a week. It’s so much easier without that 40 lbs to lug around!

When people say this, I always think "What am I doing wrong?" - because I notice very little difference in my abilities after losing well over 100 lb. I was always energetic though, so I guess that's good!

You might just not notice the difference, but I promise you it is there. Your body has just adjusted, that's all. When weight comes off slowly, its easy to "not notice."
Try and take a backpack loaded with 50 extra pounds and walk around with it for awhile. You'll wonder how that was ever your normal.

anl90

It is 100% doable. I personally have success when I include exercise, but that isn't necessary. You can do it!

Sanriohippie

Yep,I’ve lost over 50lbs in 4mo by just eating a plant diet. I do walk (Leisurely),but don’t log it😊Best of luck!!

jamieandalison

Yes, I have lost up to 60 pounds so far since January of this year by simply monitoring my calorie intake and Being mindful about when I eat as much is what I eat. I like many in this post have the mindset that I didn’t want to injure myself trying to work out before I got myself to a healthier weight. That will be step two in my journey to a healthier me, now that I have reached a healthier weight I will begin a fitness regime that I help me get into better shape and feel better. I started on January 2 of this year not as a New Year’s resolution I rather just realizing I had to make changes in my lifestyle. On January 2 I weigh 279 pounds as of yesterday I weighed 219.