Too Busy Lately Fot The Gym!!!

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spennato
spennato Posts: 360 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Has anyone been too busy for the gym lately? Weirdly I have not been to the gym in 10 days but am still losing weight.....I used to go M,T,W,T,SUN. Now when I do go I might go 1 day and stay there for 15 minutes less...It makes me think that weight loss is more about diet than exercise......

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  • JulsDiane
    JulsDiane Posts: 349 Member
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    Personally, I know it's more about diet, that is the only way I ever lost when I was younger...never worked out period. BUT I know today that working out is better for my overall health so that's why I am making the effort for 5 days, 30 min.....you will never, ever see me go too much beyond though ;)
  • talysshade
    talysshade Posts: 273 Member
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    It is definitely possible to lose weight without exercising.. The exercise just makes me feel better, allows me to eat more and get more nutritients.. and builds muscle and tones.
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
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    I've still been doing my running (three days a week) but haven't lifted in nearly two weeks, but I need to. My energy level is way down!!!! I really think it makes a difference in how I feel, but also in how I look. Being toned is something I'm striving for, so I really need to get back there!!!! Hopefully tonight I'll get in a session with weights!
  • johnthefatman
    johnthefatman Posts: 205
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    Yes I'm in that state too. Now that I'm 2/3 of the way to my target I find I have much more energy and desire to get out and have a life! Having a life gets in the way of working out - we just need an extra 12 hours a day! I'm still loosing steadily and I am walking a lot more and a lot quicker than I used to so that must help too.
  • BrandNewMia
    BrandNewMia Posts: 461
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    Personally, I know it's more about diet, that is the only way I ever lost when I was younger...never worked out period. BUT I know today that working out is better for my overall health so that's why I am making the effort for 5 days, 30 min.....you will never, ever see me go too much beyond though ;)

    Took the words right from my finger tips! Weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. I work out 4-6 days a week because I love the way it makes me feel and the way my body is toning - and so I can eat those exercise calories, I'm a hungry girl :laugh:

    You can find the time, just make it a priority. Get up early and go to bed early, get off Facebook or even spend less time on MFP - you just have to make up your mind to do it.

    ETA: OMG congrats on your weightloss success so far!!! You are doing GREAT!
  • InMyJeans
    InMyJeans Posts: 87 Member
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    I had the exact sentiment yesterday! I had to take a couple of days off because of a knee injury and I lost more weight in the past few days by watching what I eat alone, than when I worked out 6 days (w/ 2-a-days 2x) last week. I think I'm going to just focus my dirty and slow down on the working out. Then probably workout more when I get closer to my goal for toning. I enjoy working out but I don't get results faster.

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