Brisk walk Succes Stories (pics pls)

BeckyLF05

Walking is my main source of exercise. My husband and I have worked our way up to 5 miles a day, 4.5 mph. :flowerforyou: Walking is MY favorite cardio!

JourneyingJessica

So inspirational!!!


On a side note, (for newbies like me), go for distance more than speed. It's basically the same calories burned (i was shocked to learn but checked two different fitness calculators. Try it!!!).

If i did the math right a walker at my weight walking a total of 4 miles:

2 miles per hour = 120 mins = 497 calories
3 miles per hour = 80 mins = 437 calories
4 miles per hour = 60 mins = 497 calories

randomhelena

35 min walk every day (dog walking pace) x 115 days = 37 pounds lost (so far)

ideang

Walking has been my main source of exercise. Until the weather got cold I walked 3 to 7 miles a day on a nature trail. My speed was around 3 to 4 mph. I also do some light aerobics(1 or 2 days a week for 20 mins) and run(my run is not much faster at 5 mph). Over the summer and fall months I didn't run much, maybe once a week.

susanrechter

I love walking. Think I developed bunions from so much walking. Try to hit 10,000 steps a day. Treadmill gets it done for me. Walking is my primary exercise, then weights and elliptical.

Broejen

I have been power walking since September of last year and it's 90% of my exercise. My avg. pace is 5.8km/h and my average distance is 7km, although I've gone as far as 12km. I've lost 52lbs so far.

KarlaH9801

Hi there! I stared walking in Aprl, at 270+ lbs, and am now 224 ish. Walking has done me a world of good, and I miss it when I can't. A few weights here and there, and I have lost 75+ lbs. Keep walking!

HollisGrant

I weighed 178 pounds in April and currently weigh 136. I'm a 59 year old, 5'3" woman. Walking is my main form of exercise.

I began to walk to work instead of taking the car and walk for local errands (fortunately, I live in a town where I can do that -- we have good sidewalks and everything essential is within a mile or two). I also hike on the weekend in a beautiful nearby national park. When I started walking instead of using my car, I could walk about 2 miles a day. Now I can hike 10 miles without feeling any strain. I've added some calisthenics like push ups and planks for upper body strength, but walking is still my thing. It's easy, I can walk to interesting places, and it's not like a treadmill where you can get off -- once you walk somewhere, you have to walk back.

Rai007

What a wonderful thread !!

CubicalF13

About 90% of my weight loss to date is contributed to just walking only. Started at 20 minute walks per day then eventually 1 hour+ each day with a light slow walk on sunday. I am now however starting to jog, with other exercises like weights training and a bit of aerobics. I still walk however, every morning before my afternoon weight exercises.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

What a wonderful thread !!

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :smooched: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: I totally agree!

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

Walking and change of diet will def give results.

hikezilla

I like to hike...or I did. I got really fat and now when I walk on concrete or the flat ground the lower part of my back is in pretty strong pain within about 10 minutes of walking. Went to the Good Feet store and bought $500 worth of inserts....they have helped some and my feet don't hurt after a day at work, so I feel like they were worth something. I am hoping that once I can get rid of some weight (30-50) I can start walking outside on the flat ground again without too much back pain. I use my elliptical every night now for 30 mins usually, and now I'm hitting the 40 min mark more often...it doesn't make my back hurt and spares my knees from a lot of the concussion. I miss walking in the woods, hiking, walking trails, and walking at lunch time. I don't appear to have any damage to my discs or nerves, the pain is mostly muscle strain so I hope more walking on the machine and more weigh coming off will improve it...then I am going outside.

airdiva1

This gives me so much help! I would love to run or even jog,but can't. I walk at least six days at 3 to 5 miles. I'm starting off at 291 an want to get to 150. Knowing that walking will help me is encouraging since my parents don't think that it will do any good

reasons2lie

While cardio is great for weight loss combined with calories deficit, I honestly think resistant training is better. It helps insure you retain any muscle you might have ( might even grow some if your a beginner) and burn the unwanted fat. The scale might not move down as fast as doing cardio but what count is how satisfy you are with the way you look isn't it and not just the number on the scale.

pkoll

WOW. You all ROCK! I do walking with short bursts of jogging. The problem is, I don't do it often enough. My goal is to increase frequency. You all put me to shame!

MissySpring

Hi. I usually walk 3x's per week...

3.5 ~ 4.0 mph depending on my mood
45 minutes ~ 1.5 hours

I also swim at least 2 x's per week...

45 minutes ~ combination of strokes ~ free, breast, and back (not in good enough shape to do butterfly...yet)

I eat at a calorie deficit. I do not eat back my exercise calories.


209 ~ weight when I started exercising (231 when diet changed)
179 ~ current weight

Good luck on your journey!

MissySpring

it's not like a treadmill where you can get off -- once you walk somewhere, you have to walk back.

Love this!

0nehappyheart

:flowerforyou:

jmzz1

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bobbilum

I walk 6 days a week (an hour each time) on a treadmill, at 4 mph. I worked my way up from a slower pace and shorter time. I've lost about 40 lbs so far (since the end of July), but I also have curtailed calories to a 1 lb a week rate.
I have Amazon prime, and a smart tv in the spare room, and I have a long watch list of stuff that hubby doesn't care to watch, but I love...so that's my incentive to get in and walk.
I do it not just for weight loss, but for blood sugar control. BP has come down to the point that my meds were decreased, and if they are stable at my next check, may be discontinued.
I still have 15-20 lbs more till I get under the 25 BMI to be in the normal range, which is a goal of mine.

Drawback, my "girls" have shrunk so...I actually found I was wearing my genie bra backwards the other day, and didn't notice for most of it....

DterMined2012

I also love to walk!! I hate cardio ie elliptical, however I do get on the "beast' when I can't walk but absolutely hate it!!! I have a treadmill which I stored in my garage at the beginning of spring because I could walk out doors. I need to get it back in my house now because the weather is getting cold.

My problem is consistency! This tread has given me inspiration and motivation to become faithful to walking/working out!!

I really think we should start a walkers group with this bunch!!! Notify me if someone decides to start the group PLEASE!!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I also love to walk!! I hate cardio ie elliptical, however I do get on the "beast' when I can't walk but absolutely hate it!!! I have a treadmill which I stored in my garage at the beginning of spring because I could walk out doors. I need to get it back in my house now because the weather is getting cold.

My problem is consistency! This tread has given me inspiration and motivation to become faithful to walking/working out!!

I really think we should start a walkers group with this bunch!!! Notify me if someone decides to start the group PLEASE!!

We have a group...for walking daily it's a 90 day 10,000 steps challenge that's heavy on daily accountability and encouragement. I'll send you an invitation!

desert_mom

Would you send me an invitation, too? . . .Now I need to find my fitbit!

dqbound

I'd like an invitation too please but I don't have a fitbit.

MyChocolateDiet

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0nehappyheart

We have a group...for walking daily it's a 90 day 10,000 steps challenge that's heavy on daily accountability and encouragement. I'll send you an invitation!

I would like to join your group!

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seltzermint555

Years prior to joining MFP in 2012, I did lose weight by taking brisk walks of 2-4 miles approx. 4 nights per week. I was at my all time highest weight of 307 and this got me to 272 lb, although it took 3 years. I made no dietary changes during that time.

schonsdragon

I walk 6-7 days a week. I tend to go first thing every morning as part of my routine. I have a trail nearby that I really like that is 4 miles long and I go as far as I can in one hour and during the coldest part of winter I have a treadmill. A year ago I was only getting about 1.5- 2 miles and now I am right at 4 miles. Between the walking and watching what I eat I am losing weight, but importantly it making me healthier in a way that I can continue the rest of my life.