Does a person have to walk briskly to lose weight?

Question

I walk about 5 miles a day, yet i still have pudge! To remove it, do i have to walk briskly, which means very fast, like someone suggested? Could the pudge be thyroid related, where i might wanna talk to a doctor?

Answer 1

You will lose more weight on a brisk walk than on a slow one; and you also have to regulate your food intake. But if you have been waking 5 miles a day for weeks (like, 5-6 weeks) aren't eating any more than before and haven't' lost weight, you might want to talk to your doctor, just in case.
If you started eating more along with you walks... well, you aren't likely to lose weight.

Anyway, walking is beneficial, at whatever pace, so well done for taking up the habit.

Answer 2

1. Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating. Also, it will be easier if you chose an activity that you enjoy.

2. Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories. Also, muscle takes up less space than fat so you will be smaller ( but probably weigh more).

3. Eat fewer carbs, Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.

4. Eat breakfast, Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.

5. Plan your workout sessions, Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.

These are only a few of the suggestions off a site of ways to lose weight.

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Answer 3

I lost weight by walking and I did not walk briskly. It took me a while to lose weight though.

You could have a thyroid problem. A lot of times a throid problem doesn't give you many outward symptoms. You may want to go to a doctor and get checked out anyway if you are trying to lose weight.

Good luck to you. Five miles a day is great.

Answer 4

Actually, you don't have to walk at all. It's a good idea, of course, but it's not absolutely necessary. What is absolutely necessary is that you take in fewer calories than you burn. One of the problems with exercising is that it tends to increase your appetite. So what you have to do is make sure that you eat a low calorie diet consisting of mostly vegetables with a little protein here and there. This way, your body will start drawing it's fuel (calories) from your "pudge" and other fat in your body. Avoid fats, sugar, and keep the carbohydrates low. Do some research on your BMI is and what calorie intake you should have. It should be something less than 2000/day depending on how much you want to lose. More info here: http://www.chetday.com

'Nuff said?

Answer 5

Blaming "thyroid" problems is quite popular now. Many people use it as an excuse when the real reason for their weight problem is simply: they are lazy, they eat too much, they simply do not know what to do.

About 3% of over weight people have abnormal thyroids. But, having a thyroid problems does mean that you have to be fat, nor does it mean that you have to eat fast food, drink soft-drinks....

HERE ARE THE BASICS:

1. you lose weight by consuming fewer Calories than you burn
2. you gain weight by consuming more Calories than you burn.
3. you should be concerned with losing FAT, not weight. There are 3500 Calories/Lbs of fat. To lost one pound of fat/week you have to burn 3500 Calories/week more than you consumed. there are 2500 Calories in a pound of muscle.
4. You should be more concerned with your percent body fat, not your weight.
5. the best, most effective way or burning fat is by combining weight-training and cardio exercise. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be. You will burn more calories all day long, including while you sleep. A health body fat percentage for males is 7-18%, females 18-24% (approximate numbers).
6. you should eat 6-8 small meals each day - this will prevent you from eating 3 large meal which will slow your metabolism while your body works to digest the large quantity of food.

As a general rule of thumb, you should be weight-training 3-4 times per week and performing cardio 3-5 times per week.

Consider hiring a personal trainer (ISSA certified) and a nutritionist. The money spent on these services is worth more than spending money on pills and potions.

Answer 6

In a nutshell, you have to walk fast enough to burn more calories per day than you are taking in through food. It doesn't even have to be walking - just eat less and move more! Look for ways to be more active such as: Take the stairs whenever possible instead of the elevator, park as far away as possible from the store and walk, walk or ride a bike to work if possible, take a break during the day and go for another walk or up and down some stairs.

Answer 7

Hi
Try this simple plan to lose weight so here goes,
If you are serious about losing weight, the calories in the food you eat should be less than the energy you use. You will have to increase your metabolic rate now, and plan your diet carefully.
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Good luck

Answer 8

Do it daily. You don't have to walk briskly. And breathe heavily. Walking shapes the legs, but it's the inhale-exhale reaction of the belly which helps it stay fit.

Answer 9

I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!

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Answer 10

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