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do i need to exercise

phillygalli
phillygalli Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi im a ground worker so I do heavy lifting and lugging stuff about plus digging out manually

im 5ft10" in height
weight 14st 7lbs
want to get down to 13st

I eat 2500 calories a day what other exercises should I need to be doing if any ????

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  • Mrsallen6_11
    Mrsallen6_11 Posts: 416 Member
    To lose weight you just need to eat at a deficit.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    weight loss occurs in the kitchen

    fitness occurs in the gym (or... where ever)

    so no, you dont need to exercise to lose weight.

    If 2500 is below your maintenance, then you will lose (how much/ fast will depend on other factors that other folks are quicker than me to figure out ;) ) LOL Go my MFP's calculator and set your activity to lightly active (at least, thats what i would do)
  • GreenIceFloes
    GreenIceFloes Posts: 1,491 Member
    Cardio is good for the heart and lifting keeps you from losing too much muscle while in a caloric deficit. But if you get enough lifting into your routine due to your job, you should be good with just eating at the recommended deficit, IMO.
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    As others have stated, fat loss is about how much and what you eat.

    But, I will ask two questions:
    1) What are your other health and fitness goals (strength, endurance, cardiovascular, mobility, speed, agility, etc.)?
    2) It seems your work may have some repetitive activities, have you experienced any imbalances that cause you pain (e.g., lower back, neck, etc.)?

  • rileyes
    rileyes Posts: 1,406 Member
    Heavy grunt work can break and weaken my body if performed with bad form and grunting (without rest--breathing). But, when I practice techniques used in weightlifting, I see and feel more strength. I do a lot of construction for "fun(???)" and try to be aware of my core. So that is good that you already think of your work as your workout--just be aware of your core and remember to breathe.
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