Do you have to exercise to lose weight??
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elias1609
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I don't really exercise, I can't afford a gym membership, and it's too cold to go running..
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Nope, exercise is a health benefit , and can help reshape your body and retain your muscle mass as you lose.
Eating less is all you need to lose weight.
Track your calories weigh your food and you will lose.
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No.
A caloric deficit is to lose weight, exercise is for health benefits.
But I highly advise you do both, at the same time. If you don't exercise while losing weight, there's a chance you'll become 'skinny fat'.
Going outside to run while it's cold isn't all that bad, once you're moving and your blood is circulating faster, it's quite warm. Just wear thin layers, and a base layer which 'wicks' the sweat.0 -
I only recently could afford a gym membership thanks to a raise at work, before that I couldn't afford it either and I still was able to work out at home. Check out Youtube. There are several videos there you can use to guide you in a workout. Most you don't even need any equipment whatsoever. There is a also a website called Fitnessblender that you can go go to and find workout videos. No gym membership needed and you can do it in your nice warm living room. (or family room or whatever nice warm room you pick)0
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Diet=weight loss, exercise=fitness. That being said, there are plenty of videos on Youtube to exercise to in the comfort and warmth of your own home. Look up FitnessBlender.0
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Nope! I've lost 10kgs ( 22lbs ) in 2mths with zero exercise.0
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No. I have a bad back -- 2 operations and a fusion -- and a lower leg neurological problem. I'm physically unable to do exercises. Lost 35 lbs just with deitary restrictions.
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You don't have to exercise to lose weight, but you should exercise for body composition (to make sure what you lose is mostly fat instead of muscle) and for health.0
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No. if you are pear shaped and you lose weight through diet you'll look like a smaller pear. If you want to look like something other than a smaller pear you should exercise to change your shape. IMO fitness is about form and body composition.0
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No, but it's a lot more fun if you do.0
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Nope. I lost about 25 pounds of my baby weight from just sticking to a calorie deficit.
Eventually though, you will want to incorporate some strength training into your routine, to avoid looking "skinny fat" as you get closer to your goal weight.0 -
I think its just healthier overall to exercise. Cardio for the heart, strength for body composition and well, strength:) I like to feel fit and strong! Its a good feeling knowing that you have a fit and healthy body.0
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I do strength training bc I love it and I get my butt on the treadmill so I can eat more food
weight loss comes from the kitchen 0 -
No. There are lots of people on MFP who have lost significant weight with little or no exercise.
That being said, exercise is fun and great for your mood.0 -
While you don't *need* to exercise to lose weight, I exercise so that I can eat more!
You do not need a gym membership, and you do not need to run to exercise. You can do sit-ups, push-ups, planks, jumping jacks, and other exercises at home. Just buy an exercise mat and hand weights at Target. Also, you can walk around the block a few times (I find the RunKeeper free app to be motivational). You may not need exercise to lose weight, but exercise helps you live longer.
"People who did a daily average of just 15 mins. of moderate-intensity exercise (like brisk walking) 6 times per week (total of 92 mins./week) lived an average of 3 yrs. longer than those who were inactive." http://longevity.about.com/od/healthyheartaging/a/Minimum-Exercise-For-A-Longer-Life.htm0 -
It's not necessary, but it does help to create a deficit. Also you must bear in mind that weight loss includes muscle loss & this can be minimised with strength training, which will help to keep your deficit as high as possible (muscles metabolise)
Exercise will contribute to your overall wellbeing including physical health & if you find you are miserably eating a very measly amount of calories to maintain a deficit then you might want to exercise just so that you can eat a little more while still being in a deficit.0 -
No I've done it both ways and lost weight. Only advantage I found with exercise is my body shape changed more dramatically.0
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No you don't have to do a minute of exercise its just ci/co0
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heylookatmikey wrote: »No. if you are pear shaped and you lose weight through diet you'll look like a smaller pear. If you want to look like something other than a smaller pear you should exercise to change your shape. IMO fitness is about form and body composition.
LMAO!
No, you don't need to exercise to lose weight. You need to exercise to get/stay healthy.0
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