Can you really lose all the weight without exercise?

Great Explanation!

I have lost most of my 37 lbs. through calorie reduction. I love to go biking and I do some occasional walking and strength training. It is winter here so I'm not able to get out on the bike trail and can't stand the gym. I have still lost 3-7 lbs. each month since November. I decided that I needed to live in realville and do what works for me. And I noted that in the warmer months when I was able to bike, I really didn't lose weight that much quicker, but seemed to be able to eat more because of the consistent exercise. I say listen to your body. As far as looking like a melting candle made by a previous poster, I think that's possible with some one who has to lose a tremendous amount of weight, and does it quickly, and is doing it without exercise. I have not experienced that result at all. The slower you lose, the more root food problems you resolve, the less likely you will gain it back. Sure, you can do all the gimmicky plans out there and lose weight quickly, but it's not healthy and you risk gaining it back because you are likely to go back to your old ways of eating that got you on the weight gain/loss rollercoaster to begin with. There are alot of weight loss programs out there. But only a few them solve the root problems associated with being overweight.

Sure, you can lose the weight, but I look at it like this:

Skinny people look good in clothes.
Fit people look good naked.

I want to look good naked, lol!

love this lol :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sure, you can lose the weight, but I look at it like this:

Skinny people look good in clothes.
Fit people look good naked.

I want to look good naked, lol!

This!!!

I have lost most of my 37 lbs. through calorie reduction. I love to go biking and I do some occasional walking and strength training. It is winter here so I'm not able to get out on the bike trail and can't stand the gym. I have still lost 3-7 lbs. each month since November. I decided that I needed to live in realville and do what works for me. And I noted that in the warmer months when I was able to bike, I really didn't lose weight that much quicker, but seemed to be able to eat more because of the consistent exercise. I say listen to your body. As far as looking like a melting candle made by a previous poster, I think that's possible with some one who has to lose a tremendous amount of weight, and does it quickly, and is doing it without exercise. I have not experienced that result at all. The slower you lose, the more root food problems you resolve, the less likely you will gain it back. Sure, you can do all the gimmicky plans out there and lose weight quickly, but it's not healthy and you risk gaining it back because you are likely to go back to your old ways of eating that got you on the weight gain/loss rollercoaster to begin with. There are alot of weight loss programs out there. But only a few them solve the root problems associated with being overweight.

AMEN to all of this!

I didn't have a lot to lose either. Maybe 20 lbs overall and over two years. I have no sagging.

i started exercising only so i could eat more!!! LOL, really, i found out how fast I could eat 1930 calories and felt severely cheated but i was resolute in keeping with the program so i started walking on the treadmill. My exercise has become intense treadmill time but definitely keeps me feeling good all day...i usually hit it within 15 minutes of getting out of bed.

I've lost all 35lbs with no exercise..... NOW... not my suggestion as its getting harder and my body does not look like MANY of the amazing women on here... but it worked for me (thus far).

However, Because I do not want to be what I call skushy... I will start lifting soon (once i get my tax return and can get some things) and start running again (I did 5k's last year but was gaining and losing the same 5-10lbs)

My doctor always tells me that I don't need to do exercise as I will lose weight because I am so big but then I am petrified of having loose skin so I like to tone up as I go along. A friend of mine on another forum is the same size as me and has lost more than me but with one difference I exercise but if you were standing beside each of us you would see who looks leaner and ever at 280lbs I am in no means lean but my bingo wings are looking so much smaller than hers. We both eat the same calories but she doesn't like exercise and she doesn't see the point when she is already losing weight. As someone else said I want to look fit and good as well and if I continue the way I am I hope to be, god willing.

Yes! My friend lost 60 pounds by dieting alone. She looks awesome! I'd post pictures of her but I won't without her permission haha

are you looking to just lose weight or tone your body and feel stronger and more fit.

i am a big advocate of women starting to weight train and lay off so much cardio. cardio wont change your body as much as weights will. since i started weight training my body has changed dramatically and more than any eliptical ever did. if you are looking to lose body fat you will need to add some cardio in of course, but i think all women can benefit from picking up the weights.