Does walking help reduce weight??

optimisticShark
optimisticShark Posts: 136 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I love walking a lot and walk 6 miles a day, 4 days a week. Last week I sweated a lot and noticed a slight difference on the back of my body. I walk 2 times a day, 1 hour each.

Today both the times I sweated very less compared to last week, so I am little worried as to will I be able to lose weight walking?

I even do some strength exercise after that.

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  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,328 Member
    A lot of people walk to lose weight....myself included. :)
  • ken_hogan
    ken_hogan Posts: 854 Member
    I love walking a lot and walk 6 miles a day, 4 days a week. Last week I sweated a lot and noticed a slight difference on the back of my body. I walk 2 times a day, 1 hour each.

    Today both the times I sweated very less compared to last week, so I am little worried as to will I be able to lose weight walking?

    I even do some strength exercise after that.

    Don't gauge the walking by how much/little you sweat. The way I sweat I should be 150 pounds by now. Just keep up the walking. It DOES help!
  • lorcart
    lorcart Posts: 406 Member
    Sweating does not make you lose weight. Burning more calories that you take in makes you lose weight. Yes, you may lose WATER weight sweating..but that's highly temporary. You don't HAVE to sweat to lose weight!!! I've lost 40 lbs and I walk 5-6 days a week. Oh..and I HATE sweating btw......
  • Danni3ll3
    Danni3ll3 Posts: 365 Member
    I have lost 50 lbs through walking and watching what I am eating. I have just recently added Pilates. Keep walking! It might take some time but it works.
  • camper2022
    camper2022 Posts: 80 Member
    That's the only exercise I really do, besides golfing. I should use free weights but don't. If I can't lose weight by diet & walking then screw it!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    You lose weight by creating a calorie deficit. Eat less, or move more, or a combination of the both. So, yes, walking does help :)
  • aprmay
    aprmay Posts: 216 Member
    Yes! Walking helps but like others mentioned, watch what you eat also.
  • Rgtjax85
    Rgtjax85 Posts: 99 Member
    You lose weight by creating a calorie deficit. Eat less, or move more, or a combination of the both. So, yes, walking does help :)

    ^^^^ This! You burn way more by walking than sitting on the couch watching t.v. You will eventually need to kick it into a higher workout if you want major changes but walking is a respectable start for anyone.

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