Fat loss without excersize?
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I understand your reasons for not wanting to count (might become obsession) but I am wondering why you would use MFP if you are going to diet blind?
You can however lose weight without exercising, as long as you limit how much you are eating.0 -
xxteeleexx wrote: »So you don't want to exercise or track your diet - maybe throw a penny in the wishing well at the mall and hope the weight magically disappears?
Thankyou for your answer, although I really wasn't looking for smart *kitten* comments, but genuine ones. Thanks.Is there any particular reason you think you'll become "obsessed"?
Because I am wondering how I will transition from loosing with tracking calories and then maintaining without. In other words I believe intuitively is better, because it comes naturally and can be more sustainable?You can but it's no guarantee. Aim to get fruits, veggies, fish and lean proteins to start. Exercise makes it easier as you will burn more calories.
And you don't need formal exercise, just try to walk more (steps, park further away, etc..)
Thank you for the advice I agree with that, a clean diet would be foundation as they are natural and unprocessed!If you're not looking to count calories, a couple of things that might help are eating slowly and mindfully, stopping eating when you're about 80% full, and adding in extra fruit and veg into your meals.
It is definitely possible - I lost about 22 kg a few years back without counting calories or exercising before I discovered MFP or knew too much about nutrition.
That's amazing, well done for that. I also agree with the fullness I'm trying to work on that at the momentYeah, I lost weight prior to counting calories or discovering myfitnesspal, but I always gained it back.
I find that I don't really have to log anymore in order to maintain after I used the site to lose the weight, but I did have to log prior to losing the weight.
How did you handle the transition from logging to maintaining and not logging anymore, did any weight creep back on?christinev297 wrote: »I've lost 24lbs in 3mths with no exercise. I do however count my calories, otherwise I wouldn't have a clue how much or how little I was eating
I see, I guess it can be done then I just wanted to hear from people on here that have done it!I lost the first 25 or so pounds without counting calories. I just changed the way I ate--a lot more fresh fruits and veggies and a lot fewer grains and sugary treats. Once I stalled doing that, I switched over to calorie counting. I was exercising pretty much the whole time though.
That sounds similar to what I have done and reading the comments I have kinda come to the conclusion that I should give calorie counting a chance, I just don't know how to transition to not counting and keeping the weight off.
I think I became more intuitive about it after I reached my goal. I'm not really sure exactly. The weight mostly stayed off for almost 2 years. It went up a couple pounds recently, so I'm tracking again a little bit, but I'll probably stop tracking again soon. I lost 35 pounds and got down to my high school weight and it's been pretty easy to keep it off for the most part. Not sure why exactly, but I guess I'm more intuitive about it as a result. I stopped counting calories a little higher than my ultimate weight. I forget exactly how much higher, maybe 5-10 pounds. Since I was so used to eating less, I wound up losing more weight. I wound up getting to a lower weight than I really intended to and bottomed out at 101 which is a little low for someone who is 5'4". Now I'm around 106 which is better. My highest weight after losing weight was around 108 which is still fine, but I got used to being in the 105-106 range and am comfortable there now.
I think you have to count calories at first in order to learn how to eventually be intuitive, since you probably lost that ability with gaining all the weight.0 -
Calorie counting/tracking is an eye-opener to what your eating habits are. I'd recommend a scale to weigh food also. Can get one at Walmart for around $12. Yes, it sounds obsessive, but almost EVERYONE underestimates what they eat if just guessing. Honestly, if you are determined to lose some weight and improve your health, you have to become a bit more vigilant and "obsessive" about what/how you eat. And if you're putting in the effort, some form of exercise such as simply walking will enhance it. Not trying to be "smart-a**ed", but if you come up with worries and make a resolve of things you DONT want to do, it can keep you from seeing the things you WANT to accomplish. Give it a try and work the positives into your routines. You are the only one that can stop or succeed in your progress. Good luck!
Your detailed comment is much appreciated! A real eye opener for me, from tomorrow I am going to start calorie counting so I can gain some sort of understanding and also keep in track
kdeaux1959 wrote: »At that height... it will be difficult to lose and maintain 1200 calories or more. Exercise does not have to be "exercise"... Find some activity that you like to do and it can be fun.. Just move. Much easier that way.
Can you explain further what you mean by it will be difficult to loose and maintain 1200 calories or more at my height?
Also, your idea of seeing movement instead of exercise helps Thanks
xxteeleexx wrote: »
Yeah, it was a smartass answer, but really - it sounds like you want to get results without working for it. I think your likelihood of success would be much greater if you did the things that people who are successful at getting fit do: exercising and calorie counting.
Looking at it that way, I agree with the likelihood of success thing, I'm going to re jig my plan to loose these pounds.But please, don't be narrow minded, not all/most people calorie count in order to loose weight, although now I do think it will be easier to do so because of accuracy . Many people have lost weight in different ways and it's interesting to hear from them, examples being in this thread!0 -
I could also see eating too little if you're not counting, but just trying to eat less. I think I probably lost the first 10 pounds or so without counting and might have been eating too little. Eating too little isn't that great either and won't be sustainable. Better to count to know exactly how much you should eat and how you feel with that amount. Makes being intuitive later easier.0
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I have entered two weight loss competitions in the past and the first one I just changed my diet and I came in third place and lost 40 lbs. The second one I exercised, worked out and changed my diet and came in second (lost 43lbs). (i gained the weight back after both competitions) You can loose weight both ways, but honestly in my opinion I feel you would be better off with including an exercise that is fun for you (dancing, etc...).
As far as keeping it off... It is a long term commitment that I am learning myself. I've lost 85 lbs with 60 to go and it is a battle trying to keep my weight going down!
I wish you the best which ever way you decide to loose it!0 -
calories in/out is the only scientific way to work. you will only become obsessed if you deprive yourself too much. make room for treats, eat plenty of protein, and you'll be satisfied.0
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allanakern wrote: »calories in/out is the only scientific way to work. you will only become obsessed if you deprive yourself too much. make room for treats, eat plenty of protein, and you'll be satisfied.
ThankyouI have entered two weight loss competitions in the past and the first one I just changed my diet and I came in third place and lost 40 lbs. The second one I exercised, worked out and changed my diet and came in second (lost 43lbs). (i gained the weight back after both competitions) You can loose weight both ways, but honestly in my opinion I feel you would be better off with including an exercise that is fun for you (dancing, etc...).
As far as keeping it off... It is a long term commitment that I am learning myself. I've lost 85 lbs with 60 to go and it is a battle trying to keep my weight going down!
I wish you the best which ever way you decide to loose it!
I believe the key words in your comment are 'it's a long term commitment', once you can find your balance that you are comfortable with, which will vary from person to person of course, maintaining should be fine. It's just unlearning bad habits which are hard. Well done on your weight loss by the way0 -
xxteeleexx wrote: »Is there any particular reason you think you'll become "obsessed"?
Because I am wondering how I will transition from loosing with tracking calories and then maintaining without. In other words I believe intuitively is better, because it comes naturally and can be more sustainable?
Seems to me that if "intuitively" came "naturally" there would be a lot fewer people on MFP...
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You could use MFP to come up with a reasonable calorie target, split it up into targets for three meals and a snack (or however you want to outline your day), then come up with lists of options for each meal that hit those targets. Whether or not that allows you to lose depends on how closely each meal you eat fits into those goals. If you get lax with your food prep, you would slow your loss.
You don't have to count every single calorie in order to lose weight, but you are on a calorie tracker site so you have to take that into account when asking for input.0 -
You could use MFP to come up with a reasonable calorie target, split it up into targets for three meals and a snack (or however you want to outline your day), then come up with lists of options for each meal that hit those targets. Whether or not that allows you to lose depends on how closely each meal you eat fits into those goals. If you get lax with your food prep, you would slow your loss.
You don't have to count every single calorie in order to lose weight, but you are on a calorie tracker site so you have to take that into account when asking for input.
That sounds fair to do, it seems a lot easier and than going throughout the day and constantly counting. I'll take heed of that idea, thanks0 -
Not counting calories or exercising is how I got fat. I got down to 123 pounds using MFP. I then stopped counting calories. Guess what happened? Over the course of a year I put 25 pounds back on. Sometimes you have to be willing to work for what you want and continue to count calories, even when you get into maintenance.
A calorie deficit alone will cause you to lose weight, but your body will be healthier if you exercise.0 -
My mom lost 40 pounds with out calorie counting. Just smaller portions and smarter choices. She did walk almost every day though, which I'm sure helped. She's managed to keep the weight off going on 20 years now...0
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I prelog everything I'm going to eat for the day while I'm having my morning cuppa, it takes me like 2 minutes. This way it's easier to tweak things if I'm over or under0
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At 5'2", going by BMI a healthy weight range is 105 - 130.xxteeleexx wrote:I am 5'2 weighing in at 162lbs with an initial goal of 150lbs and ultimate goal of 140lbs.
Using this calculator you can learn how many calories, and how many servings of which food groups, you should be eating. Put in a healthy goal weight (105-130) and plan your meals around the number of servings it says. That would be one possible way to more or less ignore calories. But make sure you're having the right number of servings: measure everything.
"Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake.I want to loose (sic) the extra pounds purely with diet change - I also am not keen on calorie counting because I personally think I may become obsessed and when it comes to maintaining I might have given myself a problem.
However, evidence shows the only way to maintain weight loss is to be engaged in regular physical activity."
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html
How are you going to know that you're eating fewer calories if you're not paying attention to how many calories you're eating (currently, or in the future)?
Until paying attention to calories becomes more automatic, you're going to have to measure them. Log everything. Eventually you'll learn what 1T of peanut butter looks like, or 6 oz of chicken. Then maybe you can stop logging, until you gain weight & need to pay attention again.
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Iwishyouwell wrote: »
did you keep it off? losing it just to regain it later isn't really an accomplishment.
not only is tracking good for calorie counting, but it's also good to see if you're meeting your nutritional needs.0 -
Iwishyouwell wrote: »
did you keep it off? losing it just to regain it later isn't really an accomplishment.
not only is tracking good for calorie counting, but it's also good to see if you're meeting your nutritional needs.
This. You have to really dive under you calorie goals to make sure you lose weight. Tracking is good as said. I track my protein intake0 -
xxteeleexx wrote: »I want to loose the extra pounds purely with diet change - I also am not keen on calorie counting
So, if you dont want to exercise and you dont like calorie counting, why are you here?
This site promotes both?
A recent article on the BBC website stated that it isnt the fact that you are overweight that will kill you, it is inactivity.
Weight loss needs a calorie deficit!
Simple as ...
Dont exercise and dont count calories?
Prepare for saggy unattractive skin under your arms, chin and around your middle0 -
Seeing new muscles on you can be a great motivation for you to keep on exercising and losing weight. You can gain muscles if you don't starve yourself and eat more protein, less carbs.0
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Several years ago, I lost around 70lbs without exercise and without counting calories. I told myself that I could have no more than 500 calories each meal and educated myself on how much food that was. My usual diet was a bowl of cereal for breakfast, a salad for dinner, and something light for supper, like soup.I learned to welcome feeling hungry between meals. I'm pretty sure that there were days when I was well under 1500, but since I wasn't counting calories, I don't know by how much.0
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