What exercise to do to lose weight

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  • ravenmiss
    ravenmiss Posts: 384 Member

    Actually Insanity is around a 40 min workout the first month and then an hour the next month, otherwise it would be reaally insane!

    I'm well aware of what it is.

    Why didn't it work for you?

    I guess different exercises affect people differently.

    Or you were eating too much...

    Nope, I wasn't :)

    Call the press then because you're a scientific miracle.

    As already said calorie deficit to lose weight, cardio for heart health and weight training for strength.

    The best exercise is one that you will stick to.

    If you suspect thyroid issues then speak to a doctor.

    Good luck!
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member

    Actually Insanity is around a 40 min workout the first month and then an hour the next month, otherwise it would be reaally insane!

    I'm well aware of what it is.

    Why didn't it work for you?

    I guess different exercises affect people differently.

    Or you were eating too much...

    Nope, I wasn't :)

    If you were doing high intensity exercise in a calorie deficit how can it 'not work'?

    I know I was overeating...hunger was just not possilbe to control for me during those days...I know other people can but I am weak with no will power. :)
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    Why did every post on this forum these days have to end up a heated argument? :):flowerforyou:
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Why did every post on this forum these days have to end up a heated argument? :):flowerforyou:

    You obviously haven't seen the OPs other posts...

    But if you're referring to my question about how insanity 'doesn't work', that's hardly a heated argument, just a question. As I stated, there is no way you CANT lose weight if you have a calorie deficit and are doing high intensity exercise.
  • Transatlantic20145
    Transatlantic20145 Posts: 94
    It certainly is possible to have a calorie deficit and not lose weight, but hopefully with the right exercise I will lose weight.
  • sofitheteacup
    sofitheteacup Posts: 396 Member
    OP, maybe tell us what exercises you've been doing that aren't having results.

    Cardio loses weight- running, biking, jogging, aerobic dance, zumba, etc. Find what you enjoy in order to stick with it- or at least what you dislike most.

    Body weight exercises and strength training will increase your strength and muscle mass, which burns more calories at rest and provides the "toned" look most associate with losing weight.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    It certainly is possible to have a calorie deficit and not lose weight, but hopefully with the right exercise I will lose weight.

    No, it really isn't.
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Find what you like, and do it. Try new things and figure out what you like and don't. I love to swim (great burn), Bike (great burn), box, circuit train, and strength train but my severe arthritis means no running. I gave yoga a shot but figured out the only thing I liked about yoga was saying I did it.
  • karlospiklington
    karlospiklington Posts: 143 Member

    Thanks! I am planning to implement walking and running into my daily routine. You mean I should measure my waist?

    I weigh in once a week and I take measurements of my waist, hips, thigh and bicep at the widest part as well. It's just another way of tracking progress, as sometimes the scale may not move but the inches can still go down. I didn't find that when I was just doing pure cardio but I do now that I have added strength training a couple of times a week into my routine.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    Why did every post on this forum these days have to end up a heated argument? :):flowerforyou:

    You obviously haven't seen the OPs other posts...

    But if you're referring to my question about how insanity 'doesn't work', that's hardly a heated argument, just a question. As I stated, there is no way you CANT lose weight if you have a calorie deficit and are doing high intensity exercise.

    actually not meant your post...I was just making a general observation...
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  • joansjourney
    joansjourney Posts: 110
    I thought Insanity didn't work for me because in 60 days I lost about 8 lbs but I didn't take any measurements and found when I took my before and afters I was extremely smaller. I gained lbs of muscle while losing fat, maybe that's what happened with you? Well to answer your question I'm currently doing p90x3 and also some workouts from FitnessBlender on YouTube. Good luck!

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