Anyone lost weight with ONLY CARDIO??
HealthyThinFit2012
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has anyone lost weight with healthy eating but have their main form of exercise - cardio only - until this day?? what type of cardio do you do that has helped you lost weight?
I am aiming to lose body fat... and then start strength training after.
I am aiming to lose body fat... and then start strength training after.
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Yes, I lost 100 pounds doing only walking/running. Zero strength training - but am starting to do that now a few times a week.0
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I do between 30 minutes and 1 hr of treadmil 5 days a week, the elptical anywhere from 15-30 minutes 3 days a week and some circuit training which i just started.... So far so good! Feel free to add me- best of luck on your journey!0
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WOW! You go girl!Yes, I lost 100 pounds doing only walking/running. Zero strength training - but am starting to do that now a few times a week.0
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i've lost weight fastest just eating healthier and just doing cardio. I used to walk every day for 2 hours. eek.0
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Almost all of my initial weight loss was cardio combined with portion control. In the last year or so I've added strength as a regular part of my workouts and, in retrospect, would have done earlier had I realized the benefits of doing both. There's a real synergy - strength and cardio go hand in hand.0
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Yes, me. I'm done losing weight now though and I am going to start p90x next week. I'm kind of skinny-fat.0
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Its all I have been doing for the past 2yrs, I know I will have to start weight soon0
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I've lost 18 lbs in 2.5 months doing zumba and cardio kickboxing 4x a week and 2x a week walking fast on the treadmill. A little bit of strength training in a 1x a week abs class but that's been really the gist of it..cardio cardio cardio.0
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I've lost 39 since August 2011 by eating right and doing Zumba 4x/week. I recently added in strength training and am going to add boot camp in a couple weeks. Good luck to you.0
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I mainly have done cardio...a couple of body pump or strength training classes thrown in here and there. But most it's been walking/jogging/running. It's totally possible. Now that I'm at my goal, I'm thinking about doing some strength training as well....to tone up my core, mostly!0
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I've done zero cardio and I've lost 40 lbs.0
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You can lose doing only cardio or even no exercise and just dieting. Think about adding some weights to your routine. First of all it will help tone you which will give you a slimmer appearance. Secondly, you can lose muscle dieting so you want to build and strengthen your muscles and lastly, muscle will burn more calories so it will help you in the long run to work them now.0
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I have lost all my 152 pounds while doing walking and some exercise bike.0
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Cycling is what lost me weight and has kept me at my weight, but it is pretty heavy going cycling 90-150 minutes most days. Alright on a nice sunny day, not so fun on a cold, windy day. I also sometimes take hours long walks, or use the stationary bike and do my own routine somedays. That and keeping an eye on my calories and avoiding wheat as much as possible.0
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bump. good thread :flowerforyou:0
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OP I was wondering the same thing myself... Good Post0
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It's good for you!0
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All of my 40 lbs lost is from changing what and how much I eat and cardio only. I have recently started adding strength training to the mix, but I'm not looking to lose any more weight, just maintain.
Good luck!0 -
I lost the first 24 lbs. with cardio, but then I added strength training & I have been holding steady at 165 lbs. for the last 2-3 weeks and have lost almost 4 inches in the waist.0
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I went from 200 --> 180 without any cardio.0
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I've lost all my weight doing only cardio, started off walking cuz of my weak knees. After a month or so of that, light jogging very short distances and bicycle riding.
After a few months of that, faster, longer runs and very long cycling rides 20-60 miles a few times a week.
Now I'm running 30+ miles a week and cycling over 60 miles a week. I'm about to start my swim training for the triathlon season and Will definitely start incorporating strength training now that I'm at the weight I want to be.0 -
Yep, but I wish I had started strength training earlier. I started losing quite a bit in lbs, but everything was really flubby. Now that I've started to see a change in my muscle, I see my body taking more of a shape.
I think the best thing for a new person to get into is walking. Walking 30-50 mins 3 times a week and thena program such as 30DS (I do strength and ab parts mostly) 2-3 times a week and seeing better results!0 -
21lbs in two months no strentgh training.0
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75 lbs with just walking with a little bit of stationary bike in around 8 months.0
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I'm down 40+ pounds since New Year's Day. Until the last two weeks, this has been due to counting calories, riding a bike, running and swimming. All cardio so far. I've just started lifting in the last few weeks because I just turned 40 and heard all the guff about serious need to do resistance training after 40.0
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Yup, i eat reasonably healthy(much healthier then i use to) and keep my calories to around 1200 a day. As of right now i mainly only do cardio(walking/jogging for 25-30 minutes a day 5 days a week) and ive lost about 65 pounds doing this. I just recently starting incorporating crunches and squats into my routine. hopefully soon ill get the confidence to join a gym so i can tone up more with strength training.0
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Yes, I try to eat healthy and I walk-occasionally run- every day for one hour. I have lost 13 pounds in 2 months and I am finally at my goal weight!0
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I used to do only cardio - I actually think it helps the weight come off easiliest - HOWEVER, i can certainly say that you do not get the toning you get from strength training - overall you will feel and look better doing a combination.
I have also read on here that your muscles will continue to burn fat after strength training - but cardio does not....? Im not 100% sure how that work sbut im sure someone here can tell you more about that...
Finally - i think you shouild acknowledge the endoprhin factor.... (Even though this is a personal opinoin and in no way endorsed/certified) ... I think you get more endorphins from the cardio - at least i do - and excersise for me is not just about weight loss it sabout feeling great and getting those endorphins that make you happy....
Again, i suggest a combination of BOTH for most effective weight loss.0 -
has anyone lost weight with healthy eating but have their main form of exercise - cardio only - until this day?? what type of cardio do you do that has helped you lost weight?
I am aiming to lose body fat... and then start strength training after.0 -
I've done zero cardio and I've lost 40 lbs.
What did you do to loose 40lbs?0
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