I HATE exercising! Is it really necessary?
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Am I the only one who feels this way?
I know that everyone says important to exercise and do cardio or whatever but I just can't do it. I don't want to do it, everything hurts, and I don't have time for it.
I'm fine with sticking to caloric deficit and IF, I've lost 16 kg (35 lbs) since January 8th but I still see no major difference on my body. I see other people who've lost the same amount of weight as I have but they have worked out as well, so they have banging bodies.
I hate my muffin top, I hate my extra thick thighs (I'm fine with my booty tho) and I want to get rid of all that fat, but I guess the only way for that would be through exercise? I still walk and do them stepz though, from 5-12k a day. However, I don't want to run, I don't want to go to the gym and pay knowing that I won't use it because I'm extra insecure.
Anyone who's had similar experiences? What do I do?
I know that everyone says important to exercise and do cardio or whatever but I just can't do it. I don't want to do it, everything hurts, and I don't have time for it.
I'm fine with sticking to caloric deficit and IF, I've lost 16 kg (35 lbs) since January 8th but I still see no major difference on my body. I see other people who've lost the same amount of weight as I have but they have worked out as well, so they have banging bodies.
I hate my muffin top, I hate my extra thick thighs (I'm fine with my booty tho) and I want to get rid of all that fat, but I guess the only way for that would be through exercise? I still walk and do them stepz though, from 5-12k a day. However, I don't want to run, I don't want to go to the gym and pay knowing that I won't use it because I'm extra insecure.
Anyone who's had similar experiences? What do I do?
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You can lose weight without exercise - losing weight is all about eating less calories than we burn.
But what I will say is, exercise is for more than weight loss purposes - its really good for us, our heart/lungs/muscles etc, even mentally it gives us a boost - if we want to age well and be strong and healthy then its a must. I'm not talking about having to go to the gym either, walking is as good as any so if you are doing plenty of walking already, you are exercising.9 -
You don't need exercise.
The way to get rid of your muffin top and extra thick thighs is by eating fewer calories than you burn. You've lost 16 kg, so just keep up what you're doing. Eventually you'll lose the muffin top and extra thick thighs. But you might not have much muscle development.
However, you seem to have a misunderstanding of what exercise is. If you're walking, you're exercising. Exercise is not necessarily running or going to the gym. Exercise is all sorts of things.
Have a look at the List of Sports
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports
Obviously some things on that list aren't going to do much for you, but there are a lot of options. Try a bunch. Find out what you like.8 -
you might look into at home workouts. There’s a lot out there on YouTube for free, and even more if you’re willing to shell out some cash money.2
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Oh, but no it’s not necessary for weight loss.3
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It's not necessary for weight-loss, but it may be useful in minimizing the downsides of the weight-loss process. My experience won't necessarily hold true for others, but what I've found when I exercise has been:
- I'm not as hungry. My main exercise is walking and strength-training with lighter dumbbells and I eat back half of what MFP says I burned. A couple of months ago, I had surgery and went through almost a week when exercising wasn't feasible (better known as, 'I didn't want to take a 2-hour walk with a catheter bag attached to me' and I was forbidden to lift anything heavier than 3lbs'). I figured, 'no biggie. I'll just stick to my regular calories. If I'm not exercising, I won't need the extras'. They weren't enough. I kept wanting to eat. I took my deficit from 1lb to 1/2lb. Still hungry. A maintenance break made it tolerable, but it wasn't until I could start walking again that things got back to normal.
- I eat out of stress. Exercise helps relieve it.
- I eat out of boredom. Exercise gives me something to do.
- I eat out of guilt because I ate something over my calories. Exercise gives me more calories.
- I used to experience severe cramps at TOM. Exercise (specifically core/abdominal work) has minimized them considerably. Some months, they're completely non-existent. Even when they aren't, OTC meds take care of the issue fully, whereas in the past, they reduced the pains to a more manageable level but didn't totally eliminate them.
I'm absolutely not disagreeing with those saying it's not necessary for weight-loss. It isn't. But in my case, at least, it is necessary for less-stressful, easier weight-loss.10 -
is exercise necessary for weight loss? nope.
is exercise necessary for good health? yep!
the good news is there are tonnes of different ways to get some exercise in, and walking is as good as any.8 -
I would start looking at exercise differently find something you like to do that is sudo exercise. I found I love going on hikes in the woods physically demanding but fun. Do you have to exercise no but exercise builds lean muscle which helps long term with maintaining and overall health. If it is going to the gym you hate keep looking for other ways to exercise you don't have to do 30-60 minutes in the gym daily 15 mins here and there at home all add up.0
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You seem to have expectations. So you know what you have to do. Good luck.2
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I did 45 minutes of high impact cardio and a 3-mile walk. I'm feeling it today! I never want to exercise again!6
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Exercise is not necessary for weight loss, but is still very important for your overall health. Exercise comes in many different forms, find something that you enjoy doing! It could be riding a bike, walking, hiking, swimming, rock climbing, running, weight lifting, crossfit.....so much more. It's not always performed in a gym.2
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I honestly rarely do cardio because I hate it. On nice days, I'll take my dogs for a 2 mile walk, but that's as much as I get. I started doing more HIIT workouts with some lifting and I'm really enjoying it.
Try out different things. You may find something you like. If not, there's always dancing in your underwear.
P.S. Congrats on the weight loss! That's awesome.3 -
I hate exercise too. I am working on losing weight but cutting calories. It is slow going but I am losing. I just can't make myself do it. I do enjoy walking but deliberate walking for a reason. I have been walking more at work and walking around the malls near me.3
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Sure it makes you sore at first especially if you overdo it. That will go away! Guaranteed. And you will feel so amazing even starting off easy. Move while you watch any episode, walk while listening to music or audio books - it can be simple and still help you feel great.1
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Can you join a class? I am like you: I hate exercise and sports. Hate them! But I found a class at the Y with an instructor I adore and the people in the class have become my friends. Going to the Y is social and healthy! Good luck!3
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funny how people are different. I love the gym, like another said found friends there and like the group exercise but I am semi retired, so it gives me something to do
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If you were hoping for six weeks of exercise to eliminate the muffin top you are doomed for disappointment.
You aren’t exercising for fun. Find your fun.
Continue to diet to lose the fat.
If you find a fun exercise, you will have a rocking body that is strong and flexible enough to do fun stuff. Like playing in a softball league or dancing Zumba style.5 -
I'm sorry but nothing worth having ever comes easy. Sure you can lose weight doing no exercise, but having low body fat % does not automatically make you healthy and without regular exercise you probably will never be happy with what you see in the mirror.
You dropped 35 pounds without noticing anything because you are probably pulling from both muscle and fat. You'll keep getting smaller measurements, but you probably won't look "fit" when you reach your goal. Without regular exercise and lean muscle mass, the best most people can usually achieve is "skinny fat". Some people get good genetics and have it easier, but I wouldn't count on that.
It is much harder to gain muscle than to lose weight, so you should do everything you can to avoid losing muscle when cutting. That means exercise and lifting regularly for the rest of your life, and especially when you are at a calorie deficiency.
If all you care about is looking good in clothes, then by all means lose the weight by diet alone. Just lower your expectations and don't expect much definition when the clothes come off.2 -
I recently switched to a whole food plant based diet/lifestyle two months ago and lost 20lbs in two months. I also worked out very hard for two months....I don't think i would have lost as much so soon had i not exercised but i have known people who just lost 20lbs in a year from switching to vegan4
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You know walking is exercise right?1
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cwolfman13 wrote: »You know walking is exercise right?
I never considered it as exercise tbh, but I guess it makes sense! At least I'm not in my bed all day long. It's just frustrating when you don't magically see results
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