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Yoga for weight loss?

Blondefitbarbie
Blondefitbarbie Posts: 59
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been ill recently, and have taken up Yoga on a daily basis and lessened my HIIT and cardio. I've lost MORE weight during this time then I did when I was on my previous routine. Why is this? My diet has not changed.

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  • sarah692
    sarah692 Posts: 136 Member
    Did you eat back your exercise calories with your cardio/HIIT? It could be that you were overestimating your burn and eating too much, which would slow down loss. Or if you never ate them back, it could be that you weren't eating enough and now that your exercise isn't as intense your body doesn't need as much fuel, so the same diet is working better.
  • vegogirl
    vegogirl Posts: 4
    Because yoga tones and strengthens so much i guess and it's just a fantastic exercise! I love yoga and am slowly getting into the habit of doing it more and more
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