Power walking works!! (50lb weight loss)

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  • PureHeavenly
    PureHeavenly Posts: 1 Member
    Hi mgonzalez400, I love your story. I'm only 20 years old, but have about 100 pounds to lose. Working out in a gym is difficult due to body confidence issues, but I hired a personal trainer. I think I want to incorporate walking into my exercise. Thank you for posting your story!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
    edited May 2017
    PureHeavenly wrote: »
    Hi mgonzalez400, I love your story. I'm only 20 years old, but have about 100 pounds to lose. Working out in a gym is difficult due to body confidence issues, but I hired a personal trainer. I think I want to incorporate walking into my exercise. Thank you for posting your story!

    I started in the gym for the first month but then membership ended so just took to walking outside more. Everyone is there for the same reason to get in shape so try not to feel bad. You are doing something positive to be healthier so I always admire people I see in the gym. It's the perfect body ones that I think..."b*tch" lol. Only because I'm jealous of course lol. Anyway, I always wanted a personal trainer so definitely take advantage of that. But yeah walking is so simple just incorporate it into your life as much as you can. Best of luck to you :)
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    edited May 2017
    mgonzalez400 wrote: »
    rainbow198 wrote: »
    Congrats!!! You look great! I also my weight (80 pounds) mostly power walking and it's helping me maintain and stay fit and slim.

    Keep up the great work!

    Yes that's how I know I'll be able to maintain bc walking I actually enjoy and it's so easy. Congrats to you too!!

    Exactly! I also find walking enjoyable and it's effective! And thank you! Keep walking!
  • chunkybunkylady
    chunkybunkylady Posts: 3 Member
    You look amazing. How far do you walk and how long? Ive started walking daily at my local mall.
  • fposte2016
    fposte2016 Posts: 130 Member
    This is incredibly inspiring! You look amaaaazing and you figured out how to make working out work for you. Nice to know you don't necessarily need to be a runner or do a full on training regimen (tho those obviously get great results too).
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
    Before I scrolled down I thought maybe the top picture was your after picture. Holy moley! Great results!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
    chunkybunkylady wrote: »
    You look amazing. How far do you walk and how long? Ive started walking daily at my local mall.

    Thank you!
    I walk between 90minutes to 2 hours. Today I walked for 90 minutes and the app I used said I walked 5.7 miles. That's pretty much the average I do daily.
  • PrincessMel72
    PrincessMel72 Posts: 1,094 Member
    You look fabulous!!
  • snooky211
    snooky211 Posts: 67 Member
    You've inspired me, as I also dislike most exercise other than walking! I think I will set 4 mile targets all around my house and just explore the city in every direction!
  • aliry209
    aliry209 Posts: 22 Member
    I always wondered if walking truly works.. I walk 3 miles about 4-6 days a week .. it takes me about 54 mins ..you look great!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
    snooky211 wrote: »
    You've inspired me, as I also dislike most exercise other than walking! I think I will set 4 mile targets all around my house and just explore the city in every direction!

    Good for you! That's what I do I walk all over my city. When I walk I like to travel not just go around a circle in a track.
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
    aliry209 wrote: »
    I always wondered if walking truly works.. I walk 3 miles about 4-6 days a week .. it takes me about 54 mins ..you look great!

    Power walking works for sure! Power is the key word though. Gotta add that power to the walk to get results. Good job with the walking and thanks :)
  • Judikim118
    Judikim118 Posts: 201 Member
    Looking good
  • EmbeeKay
    EmbeeKay Posts: 249 Member
    Haha I saw your pics first and thought, "Well, she's super young so she's got time on her side." Then I read your post. Almost 40?! Incredible. You look incredible! I love walking too!
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
    EmbeeKay wrote: »
    Haha I saw your pics first and thought, "Well, she's super young so she's got time on her side." Then I read your post. Almost 40?! Incredible. You look incredible! I love walking too!

    Lol thank you :)
  • Wildflowers70
    Wildflowers70 Posts: 72 Member
    You are inspiring!! Way to go!
  • orangegato
    orangegato Posts: 6,572 Member
    Congrats! Truly inspirational.
  • Krystasfocused25
    Krystasfocused25 Posts: 34 Member
    Wow, awesome job!!!!! You look like a totally different person!!!
  • trixieberry17
    trixieberry17 Posts: 79 Member
    You look amazing, I also just walk. I'm comfortable walking and I know it's something I can stick too. Congrats!
  • ripsjcollier
    ripsjcollier Posts: 2 Member
    Way to go! This def inspires me
  • linsey0689
    linsey0689 Posts: 753 Member
    nice job. thanks for sharing
  • Kristi26
    Kristi26 Posts: 184 Member
    Great work! You look amazing!
  • kevinf2380
    kevinf2380 Posts: 256 Member
    Amazing transformation. Congratulations!
  • jeremywaddell72
    jeremywaddell72 Posts: 1 Member
    I am being completely honest!!! You are a great inspiration!!!!! Congrats and keep up the great work. You have given me hope. Thank you. Jeremy (rapid city SD) :)
  • chantalgal
    chantalgal Posts: 13 Member
    Wow you look fabulous!! You're an inspiration, I also walk as well this gives me hope that I can do it too!! Thanks for sharing your success. :smile:
  • Mel3933
    Mel3933 Posts: 43 Member
    jeremywaddell72 wrote: »
    I am being completely honest!!! You are a great inspiration!!!!! Congrats and keep up the great work. You have given me hope. Thank you. Jeremy (rapid city SD) :)

    Awesome compliment thank you :)
    chantalgal wrote: »
    Wow you look fabulous!! You're an inspiration, I also walk as well this gives me hope that I can do it too!! Thanks for sharing your success. :smile:

    Thank you! It truly encourages and motivates me that I've helped others in just sharing my story :)
  • Jesi1011
    Jesi1011 Posts: 200 Member
    Mel3933 wrote: »
    BriChisolm wrote: »
    mgonzalez400 wrote: »
    ared10 wrote: »
    unreal transformation! do you mind me asking how many calories you stuck to?

    1300 calories a day very healthy foods. And like 3 times a month would have a day I wouldn't count calories and eat more relaxed like wine and pizza

    What kind of healthy foods do you eat? I'm starting up my workouts again, and I really want to hit my goal. Do you have any suggestions are what I should eat through the day?

    Eggs/egg whites, oatmeal, almond milk, Greek yogurt, tuna, string cheese, baked or grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, steak, shiritaki noodles, turkey ground meat, natural peanut butter, whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, veggie burgers, quinoa, protein smoothies, nuts, dark chocolate and of course fruits and veggies. These are all different foods I will eat.
    An example for a days menu for me would be
    1 egg, 3 egg whites, and a vanilla Greek yogurt for breakfast
    A tuna salad that is lettuce, tomatoes, onions, feta or Parmesan cheese, can of tuna and a light dressing for lunch
    Baked chicken breasts, avocado, tomatoes, green beans for dinner
    And snacks would be natural peanut butter with sliced bananas on whole wheat bread
    And a small serving of dark chocolate
    I weigh and portion my food servings and I always stayed within my 1300 calories but still had good portions of food bc the healthy stuff tends to have less calories. I grew up eating big portions so I can't be eating little rabbit food servings and be satisfied but if it's the right foods you can still feel like you're eating a lot and stay within your calorie range. Hope this helps :)

    Thanks! This is helpful! Your walking post started my walking and exercise a week or so ago. I now go on a daily 90min (4.5mile) walk.

    Tonight I didn't feel good/soar throats and I walked to the store and back vs driving. Only about 30mins total but at least j got it in!
  • reidsmommy59
    reidsmommy59 Posts: 7 Member
    Way to go!!! Gives me hope to keep going...all I do is power walk as well and lost 24 lbs so far...
  • spiffychick85
    spiffychick85 Posts: 311 Member
    You look freaking AMAZING...I had 3 babies too and trying to bounce back and now you're my idol <3

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