Anyone lost weight with ONLY CARDIO??
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I've lost all my weight doing cardio only, eating healthier and never going over my calorie goal. My cardio has been mostly walking (lots of disc golf) with a few hours on the stationary bike each month. I plan to add in strength training soon, preferably something I can do without joining a gym.0
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Does anyone get their body fat % measured? The scale does not tell you everything.
I've lost almost 50 pounds with diet, cardio (running, walking, hiking & elliptical) and yoga. No weight lifting except during a few weeks of 30DS. I have had my body fat % measured using the caliper method, and I'm at 23.7%. I'm 44 years old, so that's pretty good for my age. As I started to lose weight, things were a little flabby but have really toned up with the last 10 pounds gone.0 -
zumba, yoga and walking and of course diet, no weight training unless its using my body weight. I have muscular legs its the upper arms and tummy that lacks most muscle but never have had strong arms or been able to do crunches... I'm still happy with my progress so far0
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Including the most recent 22 lbs lost, I've lost over 70 lbs and I do cardio with belly dance and ballroom dance. Some of the belly dance does include arm work outs that kill but work amazingly.0
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I lost 15 pounds in 2 months with only cardio activities for exercise. I did this a year ago. I paired it with diligent portion and calorie control.
I was jogging 30 minutes x 4 days a week.
I was taking a 50-minute spin class x 2 days a week.
I was commute-walking 3.75ish miles round trip to and from work x 5 days a week.
My legs, butt, and midsection looked gorgeous! I fell off the wagon for a year partly due to a back injury and mostly due to laziness.
ETA: My energy levels were AWESOME! I was sleeping like a baby at night. I would *love* to join CrossFit and combine flexibility, cardio, and strength. It's just freaking expensive.0 -
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I've done zero cardio and I've lost 40 lbs.
What did you do to loose 40lbs?
A caloric deficit will create weight loss. Exercise isn't necessary - most of the deficit should come from the deficit you create through your diet. You should use exercise to preserve your muscle mass. I do a whole body resistance training workout focused on compound movements (push/pull).0 -
That's how I've always lost weight, just portion control and cardio. I will probably add strength training in when I'm closer to goal.0
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Ive lost 13 lbs eating right & walking, jogging, tredmill & bike....amd im starting on the elliptical. Good luck to you.:flowerforyou:0
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Do intervals with sprinting/walking! =]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.
LIKE!!0 -
this is VERY informative0
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Yes! I have lost almost 60lbs with Water jogging, and most walking on a treadmill. I now use a Recumbent bike also.0
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I've lost 20 pounds in 2.5 months just doing Wii My Fitness Coach, walking at a fast pace and some hiking. I do bike rides here and there with my kids and kick the soccer ball around with my son. Nothing major.0
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well, i have joined jillian michaels online fitness program after reviewing multiple online exercise programs at http://loseweight2weeks.co and i have lost 22lbs with her methods... i would encourage anyone to check out her program!0
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Yes, I lost a lot of weight doing only cardio. Walking, jogging, running, hula hooping, and using the elliptical. I look better when I lift weights and do cardio though so I try to incorporate both.0
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