diet only success?
empressjasmin
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I know that weight loss is really just math, and Calories In vs. Calories Out, but wondering if there is any one out there that lost weight on diet only? I always focus on exercise and then think that it is a buffer to not eat the best. Just hoping to see if anyone has lost weight just on diet? Needing encouragement. Lol... thanks!
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Exercise isn't necessary for weight loss, but it is advised you it for good health.
And you'll look better naked if you do some strength training as you lose.10 -
I lost my first 20 or so pounds without much exercise other than walking my dog around the block...which was maybe 1/4 mile. Ultimately I wanted to do more. I was a competitive athlete once upon a time and very fit and I wanted some of that back. Also, I was losing weight and eating better in attempt to clean up some very bad blood work and my Dr. told me that regular exercise along with my diet would do more in that regard than diet alone.
I lost my last 20ish Lbs while exercising regularly...but initially, I just wanted to get the diet and food thing down first. I built good habits with baby steps.2 -
I lost without exercise at the beginning then added walking after a few months. Exercise is not required to lose but it helps speed it along a bit and also helps to maintain muscle mass which is important to your final result both in appearance and in the amount of calories you need to maintain. I regret I didn't work harder to maintain my muscle as it is harder to build than to maintain it.5
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Yep, lost 50lbs by just eating at a calorie deficit, improved all my health markers in the process too.5
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The first couple months of my weight loss I focused just on diet. I’ve slowly added in exercise and now workout 5 days a week but I think it really helped to get a handle on my diet first.5
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Running2Fit wrote: »The first couple months of my weight loss I focused just on diet. I’ve slowly added in exercise and now workout 5 days a week but I think it really helped to get a handle on my diet first.
Yes...and I think it helps to make small changes and take baby steps rather than just trying to flip a switch and do a complete 180.6 -
I lost majority of my weight with just dieting. Learning better eating habits helped a lot, everything in moderation.5
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Of course people can lose weight by simply dieting. But if they are interested in remaining healthy and statistically more likely to stay out of nursing homes when they are older, they should be active throughout their lives.
My mom's osteoporosis doctor wishes she had started strength training decades ago.
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/why-ruth-bader-ginsburg-workout-inspiration-we-all-need-ncna908591
...“With [Ginsburg], I always have to prove the method to my madness,” says Johnson. “Take the ‘multipurpose exercise’ at the very end of the book. She needed to know why she had to do that. I said, ‘Justice, if you can't do this one exercise, you would need a nurse 24/7.’ She looked at me to defend my statement. I had her sit on the [exercise] bench, handed her a weight ball, and had her [stand up and] toss to me with both hands 10 times. I said, ‘You’re doing this because the moment you cannot [gather the strength] to get off a toilet you lose independence. We do it at the end of session because when you have to go to the bathroom it doesn't matter if you're tired.”4 -
Yep, lost the first large portion of my weight with no working out. I needed to lose the first bit as I wasn't really able to effectively work out at the weight I was.
Then I started to walk
Then I started to cycle
Now I just signed up for my first (super sprint) triathlon so have commenced a running/cycling/swimming program to prepare for that.
But it all started with zero working out.
It's worth noting that since becoming active and regularly exercising my weight loss progress has in no way increased. It has remained relatively the same and if anything has slowed slightly because
a) I'm lighter now and my loss rate has naturally decreased
b) while I'm burning a few extra calories from exercise I also need to eat more calories to fuel these workouts so my overall deficit is unchanged.4 -
I went from 150lb to 105lb just with diet, no macros, no minimum protein just straight CICO. Wouldn't recommend it tbh, I'm still trying to get my glutes and hamstrings back. I looked like a floppy noodle.
I will say that getting a decent eating pattern in place before you start an exercise program can be helpful. Both weights and running make me so hungry and it would be very easy to overeat after exercise if I hadn't gotten that part under control first.1 -
With a calorie deficit alone, I lost 100 pounds before I began to even walk more. I have bad knees, and getting weight off led to being able to move more. About 6 weeks later I began using the gym at work M-F for about an hour. I lost a total of 140 pounds.5
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I like the feeling of gaining something, fitness and strength, at the same time as losing something, body fat. It helps me feel like I'm doing something positive and respecting my life and my body rather than just depriving it of yummy stuff and being sad. It's like you're actively participating in getting to where you want to be rather than just sitting there waiting for the weight to fall off. Plus I get to eat more of the yummy stuff and exercise endorphins are great!4
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I am currently in the process of lossing weight via diet alone. Once I get to my first goal weight I will start on the treadmill (that is my prize for getting there). Then I will set another goal. After hitting that second goal I will start lifting. I am doing it in a step by step process, which works for me. So, do what works for you.1
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Do you consider walking (including moving around in general and purposeful walks) exercise?
Due to some injuries I stopped purposeful exercise like the gym/running in August but my weight loss has continued. I do walk a lot (average 17,000 steps a day) and since it's winter now there is plenty of shovelling.
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I'm just dieting at the moment because my current weight makes it too difficult to exercise [painful]but as soon as I have dropped another 15lbs I'll start on my exercise bike and get walking because I know getting rid of about 1/3rd of the weight will make it so much easier. I hope I might be able to start sooner...we'll see.2
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Yes!! I never exercise, I'm too old and arthritic, in fact I find normal walking an effort. So far I have lost 36lbs calorie counting. If I can do it anyone can!empressjasmin wrote: »I know that weight loss is really just math, and Calories In vs. Calories Out, but wondering if there is any one out there that lost weight on diet only? I always focus on exercise and then think that it is a buffer to not eat the best. Just hoping to see if anyone has lost weight just on diet? Needing encouragement. Lol... thanks!
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I looked like a floppy noodle.
I am definitely afraid of the floppy noodle look, so I guess both (exercise and diet) together can help to make a difference.
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missysippy930 wrote: »With a calorie deficit alone, I lost 100 pounds before I began to even walk more. I have bad knees, and getting weight off led to being able to move more. About 6 weeks later I began using the gym at work M-F for about an hour. I lost a total of 140 pounds.
Awesome! So inspiring! Great job!0 -
Do you consider walking (including moving around in general and purposeful walks) exercise?
Due to some injuries I stopped purposeful exercise like the gym/running in August but my weight loss has continued. I do walk a lot (average 17,000 steps a day) and since it's winter now there is plenty of shovelling.
I do consider walking exercise. It is actually my favorite form of exercise. I'd much rather prefer to do things outdoor rather than indoors.0 -
empressjasmin wrote: »I looked like a floppy noodle.
I am definitely afraid of the floppy noodle look, so I guess both (exercise and diet) together can help to make a difference.
50lbs lost and I still looked the same, just a smaller version. No saggy skin, stretch marks or floppy noodle lol
It really just depends on the individual and all sorts of factors (some which are out of our control, like genetics, body shape etc). 1 -
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50lbs lost and I still looked the same, just a smaller version. No saggy skin, stretch marks or floppy noodle lol It really just depends on the individual and all sorts of factors (some which are out of our control, like genetics, body shape etc). [/quote]
Let's hope my genetics are good like yours!
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Do you consider walking (including moving around in general and purposeful walks) exercise?
Due to some injuries I stopped purposeful exercise like the gym/running in August but my weight loss has continued. I do walk a lot (average 17,000 steps a day) and since it's winter now there is plenty of shovelling.
Walking is definitely exercise!
Shoveling is hard work.2
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