Weightloss from low-intensity exercise - please share your stories! - Page 3

Daphne M · 01-17-13, 04:10 PM

Yes. I find it easier to lose weight when I am doing easier, more moderate exercise such as walking and short, efficient strength training.

As others have said, I think it's the fact that I'm not as hungry and it's easier to manage my nutrition wisely. Yep, it is all about the food.

I've never done it for more than a few weeks. Once I've reached or gotten close to my weight loss goal, I ramp things back up again. I like long cardio sessions and I like my muscle!

Patti S. · 01-17-13, 04:13 PM

I used Walk it out 3-4 times a week for about 3 months last year. I can't say I lost pounds, but boy did my buns and thighs shrink! I used my rebounder fyi.

bzar · 01-17-13, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by donnamp

Curious, what is ABB?

Hi Donna - ABB = aerobic base building.

donnamp · 01-17-13, 05:52 PM

Thanks!

oltlfan · 01-19-13, 04:11 PM

Everything I do is low impact and low intensity, like Richard Simmons, Leslie Sansone, and walking outside. I agree that weight loss is 80% diet/20% exercise.

Yelly · 01-19-13, 04:24 PM

Every time I take a waitressing job, I lose about 5-10 lb, and this is after I've already been in decent shape. I credit all the walking around and constant movement. No change in diet either.

kmissa · 01-19-13, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by willowey124

Hi All,

Has anyone lost weight via low-intensity workouts only and NO strength training (ie NO weights, except maybe bodyweight)? Workouts such as Classical Stretch, Pilates, Yoga (I know some type of Yoga and Pilates aren't necessarily low-intensity, but you get what I mean

) Fusion (ie, Ellen, Jessica Smith), Barre, etc?

I would love to hear your stories

Kaz x

Definitely doable-when I'm heavy and feeling lazy I'll focus on my diet first and then workout when I'm motivated to do both. I was just cutting carbs and doing Callanetics and walking and got results. I didn't even notice until the one woman I worked for mentioned my waist was slimming down

Demeris · 01-19-13, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by willowey124

Hi All,

Has anyone lost weight via low-intensity workouts only and NO strength training (ie NO weights, except maybe bodyweight)? Workouts such as Classical Stretch, Pilates, Yoga (I know some type of Yoga and Pilates aren't necessarily low-intensity, but you get what I mean

) Fusion (ie, Ellen, Jessica Smith), Barre, etc?

I would love to hear your stories

Kaz x

7 years ago I went from an 18/20 to an 8 in nine months with no cardio and no weight work--mostly callanetics, fluidity, and some ravianna. It was 90% diet/10 % exercise.

I still maintain with a little body weight workout (barre & t-tapp) but mostly by being careful about what I eat (I don't count calories or worry about portion size, mostly because the last 7 years of my life have proven to me that calories in/calories out is a giant lie for my body).

Lucky Star · 01-19-13, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bzar

hope horsemom can post to this thread about her ABB successes. also Soapmaker. if they don't chime in, search for their posts here on VF.

Sadly, Soapmaker hasn't been here in years. I enjoyed her posts tremendously and still miss her.

Cheyenne Shaw · 01-19-13, 07:29 PM

Check out the Success Stories on Collage Video, I can't believe how many people have lost a lot of weight with just Leslie and WW, they all look amazing.

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01-17-13, 04:10 PM
Daphne M Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern Virginia	Yes. I find it easier to lose weight when I am doing easier, more moderate exercise such as walking and short, efficient strength training. As others have said, I think it's the fact that I'm not as hungry and it's easier to manage my nutrition wisely. Yep, it is all about the food. I've never done it for more than a few weeks. Once I've reached or gotten close to my weight loss goal, I ramp things back up again. I like long cardio sessions and I like my muscle! __________________ Daphne M Gone anaerobic one time too many. Member, Tough Love Club Breast Cancer Survivor Sneaking up on the next event

01-17-13, 04:13 PM
Patti S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orange County, CA	I used Walk it out 3-4 times a week for about 3 months last year. I can't say I lost pounds, but boy did my buns and thighs shrink! I used my rebounder fyi. __________________ "We are so fortunate we get to exercise" - Erin O' Brien

01-17-13, 05:52 PM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	Thanks!

01-19-13, 04:11 PM
oltlfan Join Date: Apr 2002	Everything I do is low impact and low intensity, like Richard Simmons, Leslie Sansone, and walking outside. I agree that weight loss is 80% diet/20% exercise.

01-19-13, 04:24 PM
Yelly Join Date: Aug 2009	Every time I take a waitressing job, I lose about 5-10 lb, and this is after I've already been in decent shape. I credit all the walking around and constant movement. No change in diet either.

01-19-13, 07:29 PM
Cheyenne Shaw VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westernport, MD	Check out the Success Stories on Collage Video, I can't believe how many people have lost a lot of weight with just Leslie and WW, they all look amazing. __________________ Bonnie John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in Me (Jesus) you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."