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Can you lose weight by walking?

kate_mariebug
kate_mariebug Posts: 60
edited January 17 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been going on daily walks. About 35-40 minutes each, at a brisk pace. I also do yoga classes. Is this enough to kick start my metabolism and help me lose weight? Advice please :)

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  • DandelionCupcakes
    DandelionCupcakes Posts: 234 Member
    I think that weight loss is a good chunk due to what you're eating! :3 Have you taken a look at your diet and everything?
  • kate_mariebug
    kate_mariebug Posts: 60
    Yes.. I've been dieting my whole life :( I eat 1400-1500 cals a day
  • dstromley1
    dstromley1 Posts: 165
    yes. i hate to run so walking is only cardio i do. inclines make it a lil more intense
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    Can you lose weight by walking?

    A healthy calorie deficit is what will determine whether or not your desired fat weight is lost.

    I started where you were, thinking that I needed to walk or do cardio to lose the fat weight. Walking, I learnt from the good regulars of MFP, is what you can do, to improve your fitness, as a starting point. Doing this could/can be beneficial to your health. If that is what you'd like to do, it is a brilliant place to begin. :)

    ETA: Cardio is also a good way to 'buy' eating calories - creating a deficit, whilst you eat it back. Does that make sense?
  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
    you can absolutely lose weight by walking, for me, especially in the beginning!
  • Sul3i
    Sul3i Posts: 553 Member
    Walking and any exercise is great but it is more about diet... def look at macros like people talk about. Get enough protein n lots of water. Maybe spike ur cals up to 2000 once per week... I've done that and IT DOES WORK
  • kate_mariebug
    kate_mariebug Posts: 60
    thank you for all the help guys :)
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