Can it be done without exercise?
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bethc370
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Hi everyone.
I am trying to lose weight, I need to lose weight, but I can not exercise right now. I am dealing with a whole host of health issues, and one of those issues is a medication that causes severe nausea and fatigue as a side effect. I can barely do my daily tasks as a mom, let alone exercise.
I'm hoping that the side effects fade over time, but in the mean time can I lose weight without exercise? Is it possible?
I'm not trying to use a cop out, as I would love to get outside and walk or jog, but walking up a flight of stairs has me ready for a nap.
Thanks.
I am trying to lose weight, I need to lose weight, but I can not exercise right now. I am dealing with a whole host of health issues, and one of those issues is a medication that causes severe nausea and fatigue as a side effect. I can barely do my daily tasks as a mom, let alone exercise.
I'm hoping that the side effects fade over time, but in the mean time can I lose weight without exercise? Is it possible?
I'm not trying to use a cop out, as I would love to get outside and walk or jog, but walking up a flight of stairs has me ready for a nap.
Thanks.
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Yes it can be done. I was on exercise restriction due to a hernia and subsequent surgeries/recoveries. During that 4 months I lost 10 lbs just by changing my diet.0
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Thank you for your reply, and some hope!0
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Yes it can be done! My boyfriend has lost all of his weight (25 pounds) except 2 pounds by watching what he eats on here. He will go running with me on occasion but it's nothing regular so yes it's possible0
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Yes it is definitely possible! :flowerforyou: My dad has lost 70 pounds just by changing his eating habits, he has not exercised at all. You can do it!0
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Yes, it can definitely be done
Like you, I have health problems which make doing every day tasks difficult, let alone a lot of exercise so I will be relying a lot on my diet to get me through.
I lost a lot of weight before (I must admit I did regain but not to do with exercise) without exercising so it can be done.
I hope you begin to at least feel a little better soon x0 -
Yes, you can do this! I lost the first 40 lbs with diet and the same amount of walking that I always did.0
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Thank you everyone!
So far I have lost 7 pounds, but I blame that on side effects as well, no appetite. Right now I'm counting calories to make sure I eat enough to stay out of starvation mode, but that side effect is supposed to be temporary. Hopefully I can be another success story. I have 80# to lose and I appreciate you all taking the time to reply. It really gives me hope that I can do this!0 -
By all means yes. Exercise if you feel like it but if not then don't. Creating a calorie deficit with diet alone will cause weight loss.0
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Though it's not the ideal way to lose weight, it can definitely be done and, based on your circumstances, sounds like the best option right now.
Getting a handle on your nutrition and monitoring your calorie intake will absolutely help - but, considering your medical issues, I would absolute recommend speaking to your doctor about the best way to pursue this right now.0 -
Hi I am in the same boat. I was told no exercise till futher notice from doctors. My heart rate will not stablize. I started on 4-30-12 on 1300 calories. Should we change our calories every so often to lose weight since we can not exercise. Anyone have any suggestions Thank You0
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I lost the first 10 lbs just watching calories and walking the dog for 20 minutes each day around the block0
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I lost the first 12lbs by just watching calories. So yes!0
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I am living proof! i lost over 40 lbs since January just by changing my eating habits. amazing huh? you have to be very disciplined and willed though!0
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Hi everyone.
I am trying to lose weight, I need to lose weight, but I can not exercise right now. I am dealing with a whole host of health issues, and one of those issues is a medication that causes severe nausea and fatigue as a side effect. I can barely do my daily tasks as a mom, let alone exercise.
I'm hoping that the side effects fade over time, but in the mean time can I lose weight without exercise? Is it possible?
I'm not trying to use a cop out, as I would love to get outside and walk or jog, but walking up a flight of stairs has me ready for a nap.
Thanks.
Yes it can be done! Losing weight is 80% diet, 20% working out. If you don't work out just hit your diet and you'll lose weight! Working out just speeds up the process, helps with keeping lean muscle, and toning.0 -
You definitely can! I exercise for a week or two then don't for like a month and my weight loss has stayed consistent as long as I log everything and weigh it out. I would recommend that you invest in a food scale so you're not just guessing.
Feel free to add me if you'd like!0 -
Yes, yes, yes! :happy:
Wishing you success in your journey to a new you! :drinker:0 -
YEP. Very little workout and 40+ pounds down.
That being said, I need to move my *kitten* to get my goal when I want it.
Enjoy your journey...Be aware, make the right choices, and ACT upon them. You will succeed!0 -
I have a back and knee problems that curtails my excercise but even so I have still lost 28 1lbs so yes it can be done. :flowerforyou:0
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I lost about 46 pounds without exercising. Just now started with walking and have dropped a few more. Still not doing more than that, but am thinking of doing some strength training.0
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I believe so, my mom is in a wheel chair and she has lost weight.0
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