any weight loss by just walking and eating healthy?

Hello! I changed my diet to lean protein, lots of vegetables, and cut out the junk. I walk 3-5 times a week...not sure how far. I have a Fitbit and my goal is 6000 steps a day. I have lost 43lbs so far. Yes, I think just walking and eating healthy does work!! Good luck!!

I lost 26 lbs just by watching what I ate and walking. I'm sure I would have lost with just a calorie deficit but the walking also helped a bit as well as making me feel better and more energized

first, you've lost fifteen pounds so you are doing something right already!

second, yes, if you eat at a deficit, you will lose weight. i had major surgery and all i *could* do afterwards was walk. the first twenty or so pounds i lost, i lost by walking and eating at a modest calorie deficit. i still walk everyday even though i do other sorts of exercise, too.

one thing: logging is really important. you can lose weight while sitting on your sofa as long as you are at a deficit but doing so is really difficult if you aren't tracking what you are eating and know some basic information about your body, like your base metabolic rate.

good luck!

I started walking about a month into my weight loss. Didn't ramp up to running/cycling until a year later. Most of my weight loss came from proper eating and daily walking.

Lowering my calorie intake and walking is all I've done, and I've lost around 30 pounds so far. Keep it up!

My health isn't very good so I do limited exercise, mainly just very short walks and not every day, and I've lost almost 27 pounds, almost entirely from my daily calorie defecit. My weight loss is slowing down quite a bit now though so I'll have to try and step it up as best I can, but I've almost lost 2 stone, which I'm pretty proud of, especially considering the lack of exercise. Well done on your loss thus far. :-)

As others,walking is more than just exercise, it is fresh air, see the seasons change, say hello / good morning to others. I find it a pleasant experience,combined with calorie counting

What you eat is probably most important, but walking has many other complimentary benefits. It has helped me with back pain and joint aches. It improves my mood within minutes and the effects carry throughout the day. When I have time, I walk early. It's completely replaced my caffeine dependence. Of course there are also plenty of scientific reasons to walk as well, these are just my personal annectdotes.

Congrats on your progress, both in weight lost and miles gained! I use a nice New Balance pedometer to help count my steps/distance/time/calories. It helps keep me motivated to move. Others like more advanced and expensive options like the fitbit, jawbone, or any number of other fitness trackers. Others also use a rewards system, usually not involving foods. Also invest in GOOD walking shoes and replace when needed to keep your feet ship shape. Anything that helps you will be worth the investment, just find what motivates you!

Hubby has changed his diet and walks for 30 minutes at lunch everyday. He's already lost 30 pounds.

I have lost my weight mainly by walking (do a little eliptical) and eating right. I usually walk 6-10 miles a day at various speeds. Good luck--Keep up the good work!!

What an inspiration!! Yes I"ve lost about 7 lbs. so far just by cutting to 1400 calories & walking on my breaks.... so hoping for the best in this venture. Best of Luck to you!!

I haven't been going to the gym as much as I used to but I'm still losing. I've walked all summer so I'd have to say yes, it's working. I try to do interval walks where I go as fast as I can for a mile, then regular, and I alternate until I'm beat. I also do bodyweight exercises at home. You seem to be losing so keep at it but try to challenge yourself too.

I started this quest for fitness with a 1500 calorie low sodium diet coupled with six day a week walks.

Walked 3.7 miles the first two days and developed plantar fasciitis(stone bruise). I painfully limped for three days. Stretched and rolled a ball under my feet for two more then went back to it the next Monday.

I am currently walking four, five or six miles, six days per week and losing two to four pounds each week.

Tried breaking into a jog for the first half mile yesterday but it was brutal on my knees. Plan to lose another 25lbs. and try again. Until then walking is working well.

When I get closer to my ideal weight I'll incorporate resistance training into the routine.

Congrats on the first 15.