weightloss with only walking??

sarahertzberger

So, I got a treadmill and I love it so I'm just wondering how many of you have lost weight by walking on a treadmill and how long did it take you, I still need to lose about 55-60 more pounds, I'm also wanting to do strength training too I want my body to look good and toned as well as skinny :-) So, do any of you have success stories?? Pics are a plus it gives me so much motivation to see others pics after they have lost the weight

Serah87

Lost most of my weight by walking, recently I have added weights. Good luck. :happy:

mclahey

I lost 35 lbs walking on treadmill only over 8-10 months...

rustvaar

Four months, 57 lbs so far.
I walk two miles to and from work, five days a week and walk about three-and-a-half miles every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the gym with a 12% incline. I've recently started increasing this since about late February.

All in I walk about thirty miles a week with twenty of that being a leisurely pace where I don't break a sweat.

This, alongside a sensible diet, has been the key to my success.

Calliope610

I just started walking on the treadmill (3.7 mph for about 35-45 min). But I will start strength training tomorrow. Although "eat less, move more" will work with only walking, I want to kick it up a bit with the strength training.

Seaglass1123

Yes. I started walking and lost a lot of weight that way. It is still one of my favs. But at some point I wanted to start running which seemed crazy even to me. I completed c25k and ran a 5k on Thanksgiving and looking for more. I shared my story recently on the forum - here is the link. I lost 106 lbs and am less than 5 from goal and most of it was from walking and eating healthy. Diet is sooooo important in this.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/920139-lost-over-106-lbs-and-almost-to-goal-weight-pics

Good luck!!!!

Edited to add: On the treadmill switch it up a little with mph/incline

nhradeuce

Keep in mind - exercise to get fit, eat at a deficit to lose weight. The way you burn your calories makes no difference so long as you maintain a calorie deficit. You can lose all the weight you want without exercising at all and just tracking calories.

mblewis13

My exercise is walking. I also got a treadmill for when the weather is poor. I kept my calorie intake lower than my burn and lost my weight in just a few months. Now I still walk and just eat a balance to maintain my weight. Works great!

Danni3ll3

Add me to the group who has lost weight through walking. I am down 49 lbs from 4 years ago. I averaged about 20 lbs over the first couple of years and have been struggling for the last 2 years so I joined MFP. Last summer, I went on a cruise and gained 12 lbs so I had to get serious about counting calories. I have lost the 12 and a few more but the remaining 6 lbs is sure taking a long time. I know I will get there eventually.

QueenofScott

My main exercise is walking on the treadmill 6 days a week or 60-70 minutes. Probably about 4 months ago I added in Pilates for 20 minutes 3x a week, and about 2 months ago I began some upper body strength training for 20 minutes 3x a week. I do the extra exercises for core strength and toning (Pilates for core and all over toning; strength training to get rid of my flabby arms and back,)
You could certainly lse all your wight walking, in my opinion.

sjoytomasi

Good post.... This is what my Dr. says...

ttiiggzz

Walking has been my primary source of exercise. I use the treadmill daily, Can't wait for the weather to get nicer to get more walks in outside!

I've lost my weight by walking and tracking everything going in the mouth.

briannadunn

All of my weight from my previous pregnancies were from walking. Over 300 pounds worth. It is possible. Working on my last pregnancy weight just by low impact walking.

Selunca

When my mom was dedicated she lost 20lbs using just her treadmill or going for walks outside.

tatd_820

Just keep moving! With that make good eating choices and habbits!

dakotababy

I have lost my first 40lbs by doing leslie sansone. Love.

marcuscross104

I have only been doing this since Feb. 1st, but I am down 9 pounds as of today!

I do Leslie Samsone "Walk Away The Pounds" {2 mile}, 30 min. walk everyday!

Dallyhi

I've lost all of my weight entirely walking, not on a treadmill mind, out in the great outdoors, rain or shine, wind, snow and hail. A treadmill would have been most welcome on the wind warning day of which we are under for the next few days! Get walking, watch your intake and you will succeed.
:flowerforyou:

ibadkitteh

walking toned my flabby thighs and i lost 2 size in my dress. Love it!

_Lori_Lynn_

I lost most of my weight walking in the beginning. I then switched to dance classes at the gym and lost the remaining ten. I have tried everything under the sun in the past as I am the type who gains, loses, gains, loses.

The ONLY thing that has EVER worked for me is walking, walking, walking.

Val Bertinelli lost her weight walking only (with her diet). She only started weight training afterward for her model shoot for advertising.

trudijoy

excercise is excercise. walking is great because you can vary speed, duration, and location to suit you. I like to powerwalk to a place, spend time wandering around it, and powerwalk back

Railr0aderTony

Keep in mind - exercise to get fit, eat at a deficit to lose weight. The way you burn your calories makes no difference so long as you maintain a calorie deficit. You can lose all the weight you want without exercising at all and just tracking calories.

^^^ THIS, weight loss comes in the kitchen, fitness from exercise.

candybee28

Hi everyone!
I've been walking 35 km a week for a month now. I can truly see the inches coming off. Not only that, I'm starting to feel really good about myself again! I'm hoping to get down to 125.
Cheers!

sunman00

I have osteoarthritis in my knee so can't run, but CAN walk :-)

walk 4 days a week, static cycle the other 3

you burn roughly the same calories whether you walk, crawl or run, 3 miles is 3 miles, runners just get there quicker :-)

interval training, ie putting hills in is very good for you & burns 60% more than on the flat so a healthy mix is good.

AND you get to see the flowers, I LOVE WALKING

Pottermouse

I walk on the treadmill 4 evenings a week, this being my 3rd week. So far, so good and I can see results on the scale and in inches (not measured myself but I can see it in my clothes already).

jennifer_417

Anything that creates a calorie deficit will cause you to lose weight.

reillyjenii

Hi all, i just got a new treadmill today. Goin to hopefuly do 1 hour on it 4/5times a week. Eating is my biggest battle i constantly crave junk food and usually always end up giving in. Am having a good healthy day today altho i was so close to goin to the shop and buying a packet of biscuits just before. Had a coffee and 2 slices cheese instead. Hoping i can lose these 7kilos i gained with good diet and walking. Fingers crossed :-)

taso42

You will lose weight with only walking. It's a function of calorie deficit.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

symonspatrick

Walking is my favorite exercise. I enjoy outdoor walking the most. Lowering your calories will help you to lose weight. Exercise will help you to look good in that smaller body.

gretalynndavis

i am only walking right now , i dont have a treadmill i just walk at the walk park, after i lose a few pounds i will add other
exercises , at 228lbs its hard to do any thing eles so i walk.:happy:

Marks281172

The majority of the weight I lost last year was through walking around the lakes and woods near our home.

The best thing I ever bought that helped weight loss was a good pair of walking boots as it meant I could walk in any weather.
There are days when im under the weather or tired and don't feel like I can face the gym or a run, but a walk is always doable and I think that's the key.