has anyone had sucessful weight loss by walking?

Question

just curious i've been walking 5-6 times a week for 30 minutes a day with some light jogging. it's been about 2 months now. how long before i should see some results. (my diet is good too.)

Answer 1

If you're not seeing a 2 to 3 pound weight loss per week by now then your eating the problem. Grab a calorie counter and write down everything you eat with calorie content. That will give you an idea of where you need to make changes. You have to sweat..right? A casual stroll won't do th the trick here either. You're targeting 5 miles per hour on that walk..good luck I walk or run 30 to 60 minutes everyday so I can tell you it's a great way to lose and then maintain long term weight los..good luck

Answer 2

Sounds like you are doing good. However, you do need to have a reduction in calories to see true results (have to burn more than you take in). I can't tell you exactly what to aim for since I don't know your height/build, but a good number for women is around 1200-1400 calories a day (of healthy, whole foods mind you, no processed junk). Anything less and your body goes into starvation mode.

As for exercise, ANY exercise is good for you healthwise. But for weight loss, you need to make sure you are working out at or above your target heart rate for maximum calorie expenditure. To find this, calculate 220 minus your age, this is your maximum heart rate. Then find 80% of your maximum heart rate, this is your target heart rate, which you should be working out at for at least 20 minutes. Ex. .8(220-26) = 155, so I would need to work out for 20 mins at heart rate between 155-170 beats per minute for max calories burned (don't go too close to max!). To get heart rate, place index and middle finger on pulse neck, count # of beats in 10 second period, then multiply that # by 6 for beats per min.

Also, you need to add some light strength training 2 or 3 times a week to build some muscle. The reason is, the more lean muscle you have, the more your metabolism works. It costs your body more energy wise to sustain a muscle cell than a fat cell, even when you are just sitting down.

So, use the ideas above and kick your weight loss up a notch. You will start losing weight about 1-2 lbs/wk. Anything more is unhealthy and hard to keep off. By losing steadily, you are more likely to lose more and keep it off longer. Weigh yourself every other week so you will see real results not just constant water fluctuations that you see if you weigh yourself too often. And take your measurements once a month.

The most important thing is to keep at it! Good luck. (Sorry so long!)

Answer 3

I have. However, your heart needs to be pumping harder to effectively lose weight. 30 minutes of walking is o.k., but your heart probably doesn't start racing until 15 - 20 minutes into your walk.
Do exercises before you walk, so your heart is racing beginning with your first step. This will take full advantage of your 30 minutes of walking time.

Answer 4

it seems like you should have seen results by now. several years ago, i walked 5 miles a day, 2.5 in the morning and 2.5 at night, and i lost about 10 lbs. in 3 months, mabey change it up a little.

Answer 5

jump on a trampoline for 29 minutes

Answer 6

go shopping for new clothes wriggling into 10 pairs of skinny jeans will get your heart rate up

Answer 7

cravings can sneak up on you when you re tired try taking a nap if you feel yourself wanting some junk food

Answer 8

switch up your ice cream dessert with fresh berries and light whipped cream

Answer 9

i have... however, i would recommend brisk walking and not just walking if you want to burn calories( and finally reduce fat)..Good luck!

Answer 10

when sitting draw in your ab muscles and tap your toes