needing to exercise?

bubblylittlebee
bubblylittlebee Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
I started calorie counting 5 weeks ago. Started at 248 and have lost 15.5 lbs. I have a 1 year old and work full time. At the moment I have no time or energy to exercise. I know I will need to eventually but I was wondering are there any successes from those who haven't exercised? I'm hoping come the end of July to start running again. I previously did c25k and could run 10k and do 4 spin classes a week before I got pregnant. Can anyone give me some hope in the meantime please?

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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Weightloss is just about a calorie deficit that can be done through food or exercise or a mixture of both. It's advantageous for health and to help retain muscle to exercise but if you cant you will still lose weight.
  • DrJenO
    DrJenO Posts: 404 Member
    I found that after I had lost 15 pounds or so, I felt better and was able to make the time to exercise. I work full time as well, in addition to having 3 young children, so I understand how difficult it can be to make time for yourself.

    Try starting off small. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park your car at the far end of the parking lot. Take an extra lap around the grocery store after you've finished getting all your groceries, or deliberately go back and forth throughout the store as you get your things.

    Good luck!
  • Seabee74
    Seabee74 Posts: 314
    I lost about the first half of my weight exercising quite a bit... Then I reinjured my back so my exercise came to a halt .. I have since, after a couple months started walking again but I probably lost half my weight Not Exercising at all !!! So to answer your question YES .. Make sure Every Day ends with a calorie deficit !!! This Is Very Important and really the only way to lose weight....... Exercise is very important as stated by others here, so start doing something when you can. You'd be surprised how easy it is to walk and you probably already do some.. Good luck, you can do it if you put your mind to it !!
  • ywalchle
    ywalchle Posts: 101 Member
    Yes, and it wouldn't surprise me if you're burning a lot more than you think having a young one to chase after!
  • fushigi1988
    fushigi1988 Posts: 519 Member
    Congrats on the loss so far. You could try taking walks with your kid, just something around the block, or playing outside together. Go swimming.
    All the little things helps, you will soon get more energy to try new things.
  • Jacob021
    Jacob021 Posts: 24 Member
    Try Shaun T's T25

    They are only 25 minutes per day. You will exercise a lot of muscles simultaneously by compound exercising.
  • fushigi1988
    fushigi1988 Posts: 519 Member
    Try Shaun T's T25

    They are only 25 minutes per day. You will exercise a lot of muscles simultaneously by compound exercising.

    Is that a good place to start when you haven't worked out at all in over a year? (If. I read the first post correctly)
    Seems a bit intense.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    no energy to exercise....exercise gives you energy...it's that catch 22...

    I started with 20mins walks...nothing too fast or far...or did Wii just dance some bodyweight challenages...

    All these things are pretty easy and quick.

    I then moved to 30 day shred.

    Fitnessblender.com has some great workouts too.
  • lisasumner14
    lisasumner14 Posts: 16 Member
    I found that I lost absolutely fine without exercise but the more I lost the more I felt bored and wanted to get up and go places. I read somewhere that it's 80% diet and only 20% exercise so I wouldn't worry and just spend those calories enjoying life!

    Most recently, I find that I am exercising 3 times a week but I do tend to eat a lot more on those days and if I have a week of decent exercising I don't lose weight. I think this is a combo of exercise making me hungry and building muscle. So if I know I definitely wanna lose, I will cut down my exercise and stick rigidly to my calories.

    Lisa
  • bubblylittlebee
    bubblylittlebee Posts: 2
    Thank you very much all.
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    You don't need to exercise to lose weight. I lost 70+ lbs without any regular exercise.
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    I think when people say they have no time or energy that is just an excuse (I am not referring to you OP, just a general statement). Working out and fueling your body with the right amount of food will give you energy. Everyone has at least 10 - 20 minutes several times a week to workout.

    Either way, it is not needed for you to lose the weight. Calorie deficit is most important.
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    everyone needs to exercise for health.

    you don't have to kill yourself in the gym to get the health benefits of exercise. You just have to do any kind of physical activity that gets your heart beating hard, makes you breathe faster and puts weight on your bones.

    and yes doing exercise makes you feel more energetic. If you're out of shape just start gentle and build up how much exercise you do and how intense it is over time. The fitter you get the easier it'll be.
  • Morgaath
    Morgaath Posts: 679 Member
    Take the kids for a walk. Lots of cals to burn that way.
    Also take a look at this site, as she has 100 or so bodyweight workouts.
    Even if you can't find the time to do all of one set of them steal a exercise or two you can do when you get a chance.
    Also silly things like lifting the baby from the floor to overhead, and then back down, works.
    Lay on the couch or floor and lift your legs to straight up, then back down. You can do it while watching tv.
    Take the stairs
    Dance with the baby in your arms.
    Planks...takes minutes, and works.
    Do jumping jacks while waiting for the microwave. Or jog in place, or burpees.
    etc.

    Just move in any and all ways.
  • MrsATrotta
    MrsATrotta Posts: 278 Member
    It's def about starting small! There are definitely days I don't wanna work out bc I am exhausted by everything. I have a 30 minute Jillian Micheals dvd and even if I don't have a ton of time to spare I get that done. 30 minutes of blood pumping working out every day is worth it!! You have to decide what is most important to you , working out 30 minutes at the end of the day when you feel like you cant do anymore or being unhappy with yourself day in and day out. You got this!!! You CAN do this! Make it happen!

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