Will walking make a difference?

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  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    I lose my first 8 lbs just walking and cutting calories
  • ImaSongbird
    ImaSongbird Posts: 126 Member
    Walking is beneficial if it is a challenge for you. If you are capable of doing the 30 day shred, then walking will probably not challenge you, unless you are walking up steep hills.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    walking is amazing! you have to walk consistently at a good pace for a decent length to make a real difference, but a little bit every day helps.

    see this guy? http://articles.cnn.com/2008-02-01/health/weightloss.phill.novak_1_weight-loss-strength-training-medication-for-high-blood?_s=PM:HEALTH

    he walked off 100 lbs....
  • brittanylock09
    brittanylock09 Posts: 194 Member
    For me, I can't run. I was always sitting on the couch, but I will get up and walk somewhere or run in place (more like walk fast in place lol) and it's all low impact. I have one workout video but it can get boring. no gym membership or xbox or Wii so I am pretty limited. I would run if I could b/c it works the lungs more and burns more calories but it's very high impact on the knees. An elliptical or bicycle are better for people with bad knees, like myself. But I definitely would do the workout video, or you could alternate it with walking. Walking is always good. It really tones the legs. So if you really wanna work on your legs and dont want to do a workout video for your legs and thighs, then go for a walk. You get outdoors and see a different view besides the T.V. or you can run. It's just what you are comfortable with or what you can do. :) ALL is better than not doing anything at all. So, even if I seen someone walk 5 mins, I congratulate that person b/c that person is doing something more than the person sitting on the couch. So ANY is good in my books!
  • momtimesone
    momtimesone Posts: 85 Member
    I joined and started my journey on Sept 1 2011 All I have been doing is following MFP and my only exercise is walking :) down 71pds so far, I would say that I am doing pretty darn good and this is just walking at 2.0 pace just imagine if I actually picked up the pace LOL,I can jog but it becomes a chore that I do not like, my walks are enjoyable so I will continue to do them until they do not work anymore for me.
  • kbanzhaf
    kbanzhaf Posts: 601 Member
    Unless your heart rate is increased you pretty much aren't doing anything, so people who diligently walk for long distances but at a slow leisurely pace really aren't doing the good that they probably like to think they are.

    I DISAGREE......
    I walk a lot (usually more than 100 miles a month). Over the course of the last six years, I've lost and kept off between 60 and 70 pounds. I watch what I eat......but walking is my main form of exercise. I don't get my heart to pounding, and unless it's a hot summer day, I don't get real sweaty.....but it has helped me to lose and maintain my weight loss.

    Walking is a VERY VALID form of exercise for people at all stages of fitness. It's something I can enjoy on my treadmill while watching TV or out with a friend walking every morning and night in the summer while we discuss everything from work to kids and grandkids.

    Kaye
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