Why do people disregard walking?

Msdnice
Msdnice Posts: 50
in Health and Weight Loss
I don't know you guys.....buy my support team somewhat sucks when I begin to talk about my cardiovascular choice......WALKING. I do Leslie Sansone EVERYDAY and have seen great results but I hate telling people I WALK....because they never have anything good to say about it......but Leslie is NO JOKE.....I usually have an average HR of 150 and reach highs of 166-168 (94%). So I'm sweating and my heart is getting a workout.

Leslie is the only workout I can truly do and STAY COMMITTED to. I can't commit to others....but I want to celebrate and be proud of my walking choice.....ughhhhh.....any walkers out there with great things to say about it? I really need to hear some good things right about now. I'm having one of those days.
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  • pigote
    pigote Posts: 615 Member
    Walking is my main exercise and has been for 18 months. Down 50 pounds :-)
    Usually on the treadmill but occasionally at the mall, or on a path outside. Love it and hope to be able to do it for my whole life!
  • iechick
    iechick Posts: 352 Member
    I'm a walker and love it! I usually do around 10 miles a week (15 minute miles) and my calves are amazing looking and my bum has become noticeably firmer :bigsmile:
  • youngcaseyr
    youngcaseyr Posts: 293 Member
    I run every other day and do body weight workouts on the days in between but, when I'm asked what is the best workout to get in shape and/or lose weight, I always say "whatever exercise you will actually do and STICK WITH." If that's walking, then you go right ahead and walk your butt off!
  • Msdnice
    Msdnice Posts: 50
    I am allllllll for great BUNS!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
  • A_Warrior_Princess
    A_Warrior_Princess Posts: 344 Member
    When I first made the decision to try and get healthier I started walking two miles per day and I dropped about 50 pounds just by walking and burning more than I was eating so I think walking is FANTASTIC!!! Whatever the choice of exercise is shouldn't matter, just matters that were doing the exercise!!! Hang in there and continue walking!
  • skygoddess86
    skygoddess86 Posts: 487 Member
    I walked 5 miles today and burned a lot of calories so I'm with you!
  • KD0BIK
    KD0BIK Posts: 44 Member
    Walking is awesome. Don't let anyone discourage you.

    You might be interested in my new blog which encourages 10,000 Steps for Life.

    http://10000stepsforlife.com/

    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/10000stepsforlife/

    Keep up the walking. I'm down 25 pounds just with walking and watching what I eat.

    Jerry
  • KathryneJY
    KathryneJY Posts: 83 Member
    I walk every day. I also do other stuff, but I always walk. It burns lots of calories, is a great way to think about stuff, and I try to vary my routes for interest. 34 lbs so far!
  • midnight_storm
    midnight_storm Posts: 33 Member
    I think it's just because they don't want to hear that something so simple is working for you and not them.

    My ex roommate/ex best friend said that I was lying about losing 40 pounds in not even a year because I 'sat on my *kitten* and ate everything, and never exercised' and then continued to say 'and walking up and down stairs doesn't count'.

    She lived with me for about 9 months. In that time period, that's when I lost most of the 40 lbs, if not all. She gained weight, and she also probably walked up and down those stairs more than I did in a day.

    Just saying, I did no other exercising, maybe once a week walking around with friends, but nothing anymore serious. AND she was on her feet for around 5 hours at work. Obviously walking up and down stairs worked.

    But yeah, they're probably just jealous that walking works for you.
  • itsscottwilder
    itsscottwilder Posts: 317
    I like walking a lot. But it's hard on my knees and ankles.

    So I spend more time on the rowing machine these.

    Keep on walking!
  • poohpoohpeapod
    poohpoohpeapod Posts: 776 Member
    If you can get a good heart rate, that is all that matters. I love her videos, however my heart rate only gets to 100 IF I am lucky with them. I do sweat. Anyway. who cares what they think? You can add me, I try to be supportive, and walking is as good as any:bigsmile: thing else mission for cardio is getting the heart rate up. Duh.
  • EmilyAnn09
    EmilyAnn09 Posts: 9
    Walking is awesome! I burn calories just by walking to school and back each day. And it makes me happy.

    If you find something you enjoy that makes you happy, never let it go.
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    You could tell them you do low impact aerobics if it bothers you. But you shouldn't let it bother you. Just keep doing what you're doing if it works and enjoy the results. Personally, I love walking. It's kind of a mental refresher for me as well as great physical activity. I love an hour long walk.
  • TribeHokie
    TribeHokie Posts: 711 Member
    I walked a 10k today. Walking is definitely no joke.
  • HeyGoRun
    HeyGoRun Posts: 550 Member
    Walking is awesome since i started adding it to my day i have been losing weight! I like walking outside at a good pace then come in and run in my treadmill!!
  • Msdnice
    Msdnice Posts: 50
    I sweat I had a sexy back when I used that dog gone row machine. I have to get one.....seriously!
  • sandhillsmom
    sandhillsmom Posts: 319 Member
    I'm limited for my exercise. I can't run anymore due to injuries, but I can walk! I get 1.5 to 2 miles good walking at work ( on my breaks) and even more at home and weekends. My legs are in great shape and the rest is starting to slim down too!!

    I do weights work for muscle tone, but my real calorie burn is walking!!

    Just keep stepping stepping stepping !! (in my best Dory voice)
  • Msdnice
    Msdnice Posts: 50
    I love walking. I will keep it up
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I have no car so I walk everywhere I go I find it relaxing and puts me in a zen state its by far my favorite way to get around ^.^
  • Msdnice
    Msdnice Posts: 50
    Thanks! Walking is awesome. I love long walks.
  • dark_angel1554
    dark_angel1554 Posts: 65 Member
    Also a no-car person...I walk everywhere and I love it!!! Long walks are one of my favorite ways of getting in cardio.
  • SurfyFriend
    SurfyFriend Posts: 362 Member
    I hear you will burn the same amount of calories walking a mile as running a mile. If you are new at fitness, then walking is a great choice as not only will you burn the same number of calories, you will gradually build up your bone density and muscle mass.
  • Msdnice
    Msdnice Posts: 50
    I truly believe the important issue is getting a good heart rate, a nice calorie burn and say screw it to the skeptics. It's working for me. I feel successful. I really do.
  • SueMizZou
    SueMizZou Posts: 139 Member
    I love to walk. I love to count steps. I find the process very motivating and am proud of the fact that I walk at least 10000 steps every day. You see so many interesting things and get to have a real sense of the world around you. Personally, I am not in a hurry.
  • nena49659
    nena49659 Posts: 260 Member
    Down two pants sizes from...you guessed it...walking.
  • TripZeros
    TripZeros Posts: 144 Member
    There are some people who believe their way to lose weight, or work out, is the ONLY correct way. You have the clean eaters, the dirty eaters, the low carb-ers, the ones who don't give a darn, the walkers, the runners, the weight lifters... and they all think they have the magic answer. They don't. No one has the magic answer for a body they don't own. Keep walking and tell them to go eat a Snickers.
  • RSBrewer1961
    RSBrewer1961 Posts: 13 Member
    I walk on a treadmill 5-6 days a week. On Lifetime Fitness or Nautilis machines, I do level 15-16 with inclines ranging from 7.3% to 11.3%. I use the varying hill climb modes most. I start out at 4.2mph and ramp (literally) to 4.5mph. One hour = 800+ calories even after losing over 40lbs. I've had a few days about 15lbs ago where I crested 1000 calories in an hour. I wear a FitBit and have enabled negative adjustments to keep me honest. Walking is the only exercise I get as I'm an engineer in a mostly sedentary desk job. If somebody wants to criticize, I dare them to keep up with me. At 52 years of age, I'm not going to put my body through extensive running. I have a father-in-law that's had every joint in his body replaced and all from running. Once I get to my goal, I intend to back off the treadmill to do 1/2 hours on the elliptical and then start some weight-training to tone up a bit. You keep doing what you're doing and don't give other folks a second thought. It's all about you anyway...Brew
  • heatherrunsfar
    heatherrunsfar Posts: 9
    Who cares what any one else thinks?

    You could say hiking or something. But really, what people think of what you love to do doesn't matter. Everyone gets it because every jerk has an opinion. Runners get attacked for that, even, I can promise you. We're going to ruin our joints etc (despite that being very well disproven scientifically)
  • Territravel
    Territravel Posts: 165 Member
    I love walking'! It's a great exercise. Let the haters's hate, who cares, if it works for you!
  • simplycorey
    simplycorey Posts: 721 Member
    I love to walk. I take my 2.5 year old in his stroller and he loves it too. It can really be a great workout depending on your pace and where you're walking. Keep doing what works for you and don't let anyone discourage you!

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