Can You Lose Weight by Walking an Hour a Day?
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In today’s video we’re answering the question can you lose weight by walking an hour a day?
The answer is yes, absolutely, as long as some other criteria are met.
Research published in 2016 showed that walking burns more calories than previously thought. So, should you prioritize walking as part of your healthy weight loss plan?
Watch the video and find out!
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TIME STAMPS
0:30s How does a person lose weight?
2:50 How many calories does an hour of walking burn?
3:50 Is walking for one hour per day enough to lose weight?
5:00 The reason walking is so helpful for weight loss
5:32 How much weight will you lose from walking an hour per day?
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Disclaimer: All information here is for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be construed as personal exercise advice.
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I walk 60-90 minutes just about every day and eat at a calorie deficit and have lost 60lbs in 5 months. People don't realize just how effective walking is.
@Pedgo1986
Жыл бұрын
Iam doing same and i lost 50lbs. I will add more cardio to build stamina and more shape body but for now walking and diet changes are best i was not in shape for running or hitting gym when i was winded just after one flight of stairs. Iam getting much better already resolved many health issues as apnoea, oedema, reflux etc.. Walking is not effective from athletic standpoint but also very effective because in this day and age people are barely moving so its still massive upgrade from sitting whole day in front of PC. As was said in video things need time to happen and big mistake is people start super hard beyond their limits and will thinking it few weeks miracle happen and they fail spectacularly. There are many videos of people that do it but that's not normal they are outliners with iron will and dedication and 99% of people cant do it.
@xoxomira18
Жыл бұрын
I walk 45 minutes to an hour a day and in 7 weeks I dropped 20 lbs as of today, I also cut out soda primarily only drinking water and water with mio and protein shakes, cleaned up my diet and feel human again :) it’s amazing what cardio can do for you. I also dropped my resting heart rate from 75+ to 60+
@JitinMisra
Жыл бұрын
how much calorie deficit did you do ?
@clemdane
Жыл бұрын
Same here. Just over 50 pounds since October.
@jeffreyadams648
Жыл бұрын
This is the only way to do it. You can walk to the cows come home but you out eat your walking you’re still FATTTTTTTTTTT!
-Walking is good -Brisk walking is better -Brisk walking on inclines (stairs, treadmill etc.) is best!
You WILL lose weight and I can confirm that since I've lost over 30 kgs in a short period of time. Walking is the best exercise for weight loss, better mental health, anti-aging (combined with sunscreen), better self-esteem, good sleep, lower blood pressure/cholesterol/insulin, boosts fertility, firmer body, less eating (good for those who binge eat like me) and much more. I promise you all of that will show if you walk 1-2 hours a day 5-6 days. Just make sure you have a good pair of shoes.🙂
@ecogreenarchive
Жыл бұрын
Yes it does tend to curve my appetite and makes me wanna eat better which improves my walking.
@w.3009
Жыл бұрын
For me it was the mental clarity it gave me that made me stick with it and now I can't stop wanting to walk everyday to relax myself :)
@YaminaMe
Жыл бұрын
@@ecogreenarchive Yesss😍
@deirdresmith7314
20 күн бұрын
Hi what shoes do you recommend?
@YaminaMe
19 күн бұрын
@@deirdresmith7314 I use adidas walking shoes but there are other good ones too.
In January 2021 I committed to walking every morning. When I started I weighed 216. I started with walking a mile each day. After a few months I started doing 2 miles. then 3, then 4. I have been doing 5 miles a day for over a year. I am at 155lbs. Now it is a habit and I walk no matter the weather. I feel great.
walking is free best part!
Absolutely yes. I walk about an hour a day. Sometimes more. I love walking so much I feel like I can walk forever. I have lost 62 pounds. My goal is to lose 60 more. I made significant lifestyle changes. I have changed my mindset for the better. It’s about being the best version of me.
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your success!
@NikkiGRocks4Ever
2 жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 Thank you. You have a great channel. I hope the numbers of your subscribers grow exponentially.
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
@@NikkiGRocks4Ever Thank you that's very kind. I need to get back to uploading videos regularly. It's been a while. This was nice encouragement.
@jasmineharris5318
Жыл бұрын
😍
@clemdane
Жыл бұрын
Same here. I've lost over 50 pounds and want to lose 50 more
I started walking 10,000 steps 5 days a week back in March. I’ve lost 18 pounds so far. It’s been 3 months.
@H1RFULT
Жыл бұрын
What was your weight when you started?
@thulomanchay
Жыл бұрын
Its easy to lose fat by walking when you are carrying a 50-100 lbs load, with a weight loss diet.. When the load get lighter, you won't lose any weight with the same diet. The weight will remain the same, even when you walk 2 hours every day. That called the plateau stage. You need to either diet more aggressively or dramatically increase your exercise regime to break through that plateau.
@thulomanchay
Жыл бұрын
@@samsmom400 Unless you experience the "plateau" yourself, you won't know what I am talking about. Its very disheartening.
@samsmom400
Жыл бұрын
@@thulomanchay I just reread your comment, I don't know why I wrote, "That's not true."!! I must have misread it. Yes, it can be very disheartening and you're right, you do have to change your routine. I'm going to delete my previous comment. Have you been doing any fasting?
@bvsantosh2318
Жыл бұрын
@@thulomanchay True, but if we increase walking speed or time, we might reduce weight by small range as Calories burnt are increasing than before
Anyone feeling discouraged I’ve lost 30lbs walking 15k steps four days a week whilst eating in a calorie deficit. It’s taken me 8 months
@samsmom400
Жыл бұрын
Yes. I was doing carnivore and added OMAD. I fast for 20 hours. I have lost 11 inches, I'm in my 10th week. I have been walking 10K STEPS a day for 5 days now. I'm about to add weight workouts. I think that eliminating sugar COMPLETELY must be done. Also, adding weight training. My chiropractor told me that only muscle burns fat. Best wishes!
Walking is fun. I love being outside. Gift of life. Never take it for granted. Just wear sunscreen.
This was very interesting, thanks for posting. My own experience is simple, back in September 2020 I weighed 16 stones (224 lbs) and I was shocked to be honest. I started walking 30 minutes a day every day irrespective of what I had on. I have built this up to 70 minutes, once again irrespective of what else I am doing that day, and I now weigh 13 st 9lbs (190 lbs). The only thing I have changed is that I walk every day, no change in diet or more exercise than I was already doing except the walking. I'm extremely pleased with the results, as is my wife!!!!
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. Good luck with your health and fitness!
@seamusmcevoy2011
2 жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 Thanks mate, I've just got back from today's walk, feeling refreshed!!
@zilverheart
2 жыл бұрын
34lbs in 14 months?
@norahr434
2 жыл бұрын
@@zilverheart very marvelous note that he didn’t have any other changes,
@robertw477
2 жыл бұрын
Thats great.
For just over 2 months I have been walking 6 miles 6 days a week. Been averaging 30+ miles a week. Benefits have been both physical and mental. I have lost weight and no longer in pain (have fibromyalgia). It has been life changing and a workout that is sustainable. Recommend to everyone the benefits of taking up walking
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your success! Thanks for sharing.
@blackbiker1961
2 жыл бұрын
See that's what I'm talking about you did it ( just go do it ) you found out what was best for you and did it, you don't need math, science, or some cat on a chalkboard confusing you. Hey, power to you keep going my friend.
@robertw477
2 жыл бұрын
I have been similar since november and seeing major improvements in abotu 60 days.
@laurie329808
2 жыл бұрын
@pompeychris81 I too have Fibromyalgia (plus other conditions) and while I'm generally active anyway (& had originally started my weight loss journey back in November 2011), I only recently (on January 31st) decided to actively go back to the gym... so I'm back to working out (mostly treadmill work at the gym) AND also walking to & from the gym (since it's practically down the road and around the corner from where I currently live). At my heaviest (I'm also only a very short 4'9" tall) I was 155 lbs. I honestly didn't know I had gotten that big until August 2011 when I had gone to my 10 year high school reunion... I saw the pictures that were taken, and it was horrendous. While I don't remember what I weighed (back in high school), I know sure as hell that I WASN'T 155 lbs. & was appalled as to how I had let myself go THAT badly. I then decided, 3 months later, to start my weight loss journey... I started it on Saturday, November 26, 2011 (the Saturday AFTER Thanksgiving that year) and people thought I was pretty crazy to have chosen to start my journey during the start of the holiday season (with all the food around). In that first year, I went from 155 & losing a total of 28 lbs. (was down to 127 lbs. by the end of my 1st year). 😊 Right now I'm hovering in the mid 130's and need to get down to a MINIMUM 123 lbs. in the next month or so, as my fiancé & I are getting married this summer (in early August 2022) and I was around 123 when I first bought my gown & need to fit back into it so that I can also get the few (mostly to the length) alterations done... Ultimate goal will be just south of 100 lbs. (around 90 lbs.), but for now if I can get down to 110 lbs. I'll be happy... as per BMI calculators, I can only weigh up to around 115.5 lbs. (for me to be at a "healthy" BMI) for my height.
@rajkahlon1677
2 жыл бұрын
Morning I also have chronic fatigue, my weight ballooned to 121kg over COVID, I sarted walking around the local park, it exactly a mile, I could only manage 2 miles just about, I stepped it up gradually and after 3 months, I’m now walking 8 miles a day, I have lost 10kg, another 15kg to go, but I’m pleased with the outcome, I have stopped drinking and eating junk food
Thanks for the calculator man. My fitbit says 150 more calories than the calculator. I love my daily walks. I walk 1 hour and 20 minutes everyday. I lost 19KG within 3 months. Did resistance training and proper diet. Its not that difficult guys. Just have discipline and consistency. DONT GIVE UP!!!!
@mmacleod312
10 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@musikmakerfan
8 ай бұрын
Wow nearly 42 lbs in 3 months. Great job man
@scooterledges4
3 ай бұрын
How fast did you walk everyday and what did you eat and did you fast at all?
@NIGHTFURYGAMING2K16
3 ай бұрын
Just a normal walk. I had 2 meals a day. Eggs, chicken, wholemeal bread, grains etc...one ingredient food is best. 16/8 Intermittent Fasting. Skipped morning meals. Now I am doing rucking. I carry 20kg of weight plates for a 1 hour walk. Weight goes down like crazy. Try that and see.@@scooterledges4
walking to lose weight and cutting back on calories is like magic.! I mean its unbelievable when you see the changes in your body just by walking, especially your stomach. You want to know if its that simple.
Walking an hour a day is great, but you still have to watch what you eat and drink.
@robertallen6710
2 жыл бұрын
I walk an hour/day and FINALLY got over my emotional eating...
@amandadavies..
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly....people seem to think you can lose weight by walking / exercise alone. My husband walks about 5 or 6 miles a day, sometimes more but never loses any weight...but that's not the reason he walks, he just likes it. I, who hate walking, would rather eat less than walk or exercise for the amount of time it would take to burn off anything significant ( a lot...too much for me). I've lost 70 lbs in 10 months by changing my eating habits and cutting out alcohol completely ( other than at Christmas, when I regained about 5 lbs in a week...I am convinced the alcohol had a lot to do with it because your body burns off alcohol before anything else)
@thulomanchay
Жыл бұрын
@@amandadavies.. Walking here means walking at a brisk pace. Walking leisurely does not cut it. Mostly the stored fat us not used at all, only the energy from glucose in the blood and liver. Also eating the "wrong" food and at the "wrong" time, tend to put back what walking takes out. We eat too much carbs and too many times a day.
I only walked for an hour everyday for My first ever weight loss in 2015. I was able to keep in shape by walking until 2019 when Covid hit. I let my self go for a while and now, I am back to walking every day. Walking is the cheapest exercise. You get in shape without any body aches😩.
Started my personal weight loss journey to better my health. Started out at 294, 5 weeks later I’m at 273. 3 protein shakes per day and 1 protein bar. Steps are currently up to 12k per day. I’m grateful that it’s working for me. Already had to go down a size in my work uniform. Keep pushing through!
@EyezofMoe
Жыл бұрын
267.1 at start of week 8 ! Slowly but surely melting off!!
@CircleCity61
Жыл бұрын
@@EyezofMoe how is it going for you now?
@EyezofMoe
Жыл бұрын
@@CircleCity61 down 48 lbs as of yesterday!!
@vlashikito6373
Жыл бұрын
I want an update🎉🎉
@EyezofMoe
Жыл бұрын
@@vlashikito6373 currently at 254
I’m on my 3rd month of walking 40-50 minutes in my apartment complex… feeling great I can tell I’ve lost some weight. My mood is better and blood pressure went down. My scale went out and I haven’t checked again since month 1. Will update comment once I get a scale!
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your success! Good luck!
@amymay2442
2 жыл бұрын
That is great!! Amazing what getting outside and simply walking can do for you!
@zilverheart
2 жыл бұрын
How r u now
@MsLeahCEO
2 жыл бұрын
@@zilverheart I still haven’t gotten a scale but I weighed myself over my sisters on Christmas and I’m down about 12 lbs. My family says it looks as though I’m losing weight they haven’t seen me since August. So that’s definitely a motivation. I have started in home waking workouts since it’s getting colder and dark earlier.
@addictedtostacks
2 жыл бұрын
@@MsLeahCEO You can walk around a department store (Walmart) or a mall on those cold days.
Absolutely I agree. Consistency is key. walking everyday has kept my weight down. there r days that I dont walk like if theres a thunderstorm n raining but other than that I walk my 3 dogs daily and they look forward to it. There are days I do more walking n there r days I do less but it's by doing it religiously that u get th benefits
I don't need gym or an extreme diet all I need is to walk everyday for one hour to lose weight and reach my desirable weight. This is my 8th month and I was 260 pounds but now I'm 180 pounds 👊🏽 An update: Only few days left and I'll be completing 12 months. My current weight is 165 pounds (75 kgs) 🤜🏽
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the solution that works for you! Congrats on your success!
@G-man45444
2 жыл бұрын
🤜🏼
@melmagmel
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but you still have to watch what you eat and drink.
@MoonLightOnWater1
2 жыл бұрын
So wonderful!! Congratulations.
@JordanAndretta
2 жыл бұрын
Uhh if you don’t mind me asking what was your diet?
Ive been been walking in the morning for 1 hour for 1 month now.i started at 106kg.now im at 96 kg..i also avoided sugar filled drinks and beer😢(my fave)..now im going to 1hr and 30mins of walking..👍👍👍🏃
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome thanks for sharing! Wishing you continued success!
@pinkvoex
2 жыл бұрын
Omg I’m on a 8 week summer holiday and if I do this I could loose 20kg which is 10kg away from my goal weight
@najhongflanax3674
2 жыл бұрын
@@pinkvoex Good..take it one day at a time.If I can do it.you can too👍👍👍
@kikatis3313
2 жыл бұрын
I have been walking for 1 month now started at 3 miles now I’m walking 4 to 4.5 miles I haven’t loss any weight but I do feel better in my clothes
@najhongflanax3674
2 жыл бұрын
@@kikatis3313 try cutting down on your calorie intake..nonetheless,keep it up and never give up.👍👍👍feeling good in your clothes is a plus👍
I walk 1 to 2 miles(incline 10) 5x per week, burning straight fat bc I am always about 18 hours into my fast. To keep my curves, I also lift heavy 3x per week. I love it!
@cheshirecat2641
2 жыл бұрын
This is single biggest narcissism, ego and arrogance spectacle I've seen in years.
@UndertheNeedle282
Жыл бұрын
@@cheshirecat2641 how?
@viziontrex
Жыл бұрын
@@cheshirecat2641 good. If this passes for narcissism and ego tripping, then we need more of it.
@ConnieA1262
10 ай бұрын
@@cheshirecat2641 Your mental illness is showing.
That is correct! During the first Corona lockdown I did nothings but walk around 4 times a week, building up from 20 to 40 minutes of slightly brisk walking. With no other change to my daily routine. I was the only person i know having lost weight after a few months of lockdown
@Scott-got-caught
Жыл бұрын
But did you continue those habits?
@samhermans8236
Жыл бұрын
@@Scott-got-caught for a while I didn’t and noticed a decline in overall feeling of well-being and again slowly putting on back weight
Great video. I weigh 243. I weigh 212. My goal weight is 130. I know in the heart. I will get there. I'm a very strong person. I keep pushing myself.
@janetapate1540
2 жыл бұрын
Meant my weight was 243.
@brookepettenati3323
Жыл бұрын
@@janetapate1540 you got this!
@janetapate1540
Жыл бұрын
@@brookepettenati3323 . Thank you. Things like this means a lot in my life.
@Revasen11
Жыл бұрын
I love your confidence. How are you doing now? I hope you are getting nearer and nearer to your goals everyday.
@janetapate1540
Жыл бұрын
@@Revasen11 I did weigh 286. I weigh myself this morning. I weigh 226. Have lost 60 pounds so far. My goal weight is 130.
Good morning. I started walking in February 2022. Have lost 32 pounds. I'm finally up to 8 miles a day now. I brisk walk then slow down. Feel very blessed. I do go up a pound in weight. Then couple days. I lose it.
@poojajadhav2473
2 жыл бұрын
How much time does it take to walk 8 miles ?
@janetapate1540
2 жыл бұрын
@@poojajadhav2473 Takes me 2 hours 55 minutes. I do this every day. Even when it rains. I got a place to walk. I enjoy being outdoors.
@samsmom400
Жыл бұрын
How many steps is this? So happy for you!
@janetapate1540
Жыл бұрын
@@samsmom400 Good morning. This morning I went little over. I done 25,000 steps. That's 12 miles this morning. Some mornings. I push myself go a extra mile. No more than 12 miles No less than 8 miles a day. 7 days a week. I watch the weather. Pick out the best time
Working as a server/Waiter for almost 7 years. During rush hours, its like 4-5 hrs. continous running back & forth. Damn, it feels good. Its like you're working out at your work that's working you out.😂 Im so fit & healthy. God bless.❤
Great video with a reminder that the simplest things can make a huge impact
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's exactly right.
I started walking one hour everyday with out changing my diet and I lost nine pounds in five weeks also my high cholesterol went low
I love walking at the Gym. I go in the mornings, do a full body workout, then walk 1 hour on the machine, typically burning 300 calories and walking 3miles in that hour. I eat once a day to stay calorie deficient. When I started my program, I weighed 290 lbs. 90 days later I now weigh 255 and feel much better, look much better. Losing fat in my arms., chest , legs, belly, love handles. Honing in on 20 percent body fat.
@thetalkinggrowthchannel9262
Жыл бұрын
Yo I'm 250 trying to get down to about 215-225 chest fat is definitely something I'm tryna lose
I usually consume about 200 calories below my maintenance requirement. I do 4-5 10 min exercise videos a day, or walk about 40-50 minutes...sometimes a combo of both. I've been losing a few lbs a month, even tho I'm close to my ideal weight. I also stay somewhat low carb and 'fast' about 14-16 hrs overnight. Makes it easy when you're not too extreme in any one area. I'm almost 70. 5' 9''/ 148 lbs. Fill up on veggies!
@samsmom400
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! Dy Ann says that for women our age if you fast 20 hours it makes all the difference in getting weight off.
@gk5891
Жыл бұрын
With a 21.9 BMI at 70 and losing 0.5-1.0 kg a month I see no reason to increase her fasting period. If anything she might consider decreasing it (LBM dependent).
@jodyjackson5475
Жыл бұрын
Or eat a steak 👌🏼
@Scott-got-caught
Жыл бұрын
I really believe that intermittent fasting is the key to maintaining a healthy weight. Depending on age range, alternating between 12-18 or even 20 hours is practical and sustainable
@CaesarAugustus.
Жыл бұрын
70 and still being that health-conscious? That's awesome!
Its all about the calorie deficit, you can walk all you like but without a calorie deficit you wont lose weight. But even so walking is fantastic exercise and getting out in the fresh air is good for your mental health too so well worth doing!
Very good, well presented and informative video. Thank you.
I started diet a week ago , loss 2 kg already (94 kg ➡️ 92 kg). Walking for 2 hours (mostly b4 bed) , and ate 900 calories + 3 liter water or green tea a day . Most hardest thing so far is control the appetite at night lol. My goal is 70 kg . Wish me luck 😤
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! If you find your plan too difficult I'd expect you would still make progress with a more moderate approach. Play the long game.
@AmyLee-ns3uj
2 жыл бұрын
900 is way too low...
@mrmrs7798
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmyLee-ns3uj true
@Jam-tr1ny
2 жыл бұрын
If you do 900 calorie, you might loose muscle which will then lower your metabolic rate.
@fairy1110
2 жыл бұрын
How is it now? Update
Loved this video. Slow and steady wins the weight loss race
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and agree!
Thank you so much for the speech. I will change my walking time from 25 minutes to one hour. Again thank you. Covina Ca
Walking is Free Walking lifts your mood Walking helps with your balance and joints Hey and it helps you burn body fat 😂 Just get out there !!💪💪💪💪💪💪🙌🙌🙌🙌♥️
Walking with a mixed cadence (faster, regular pace, add hills to mix it up etc.) is very effective for losing weight and reduce stress. But you could take the next step of just “watching” what you eat. Stay away from sugars, eliminate or drastically reduce your intake of rice, pasta and breads. Incorporate more veggies, and fruits and even proper portions of lean meats inc fish into your meals. Think about a piece of fruit between meals or after dinner instead of the cookies or chips. For your fastest result bump up to the next level. Exercises and actually count the calories you take in as this gentleman does a great job explaining about caloric deficit. It’s so easy with phone apps these days and subscribe to a channel like this for constant inspiration and knowledge. You are worth the time and effort and you deserve to feel good and live long.
I’ve been walking and strength training with kettlebells for about a month now. The mood and energy boost alone is worth it. I walk between three to four miles a day at a pace that really gets my heart rate going, followed by 20-30 minutes of kettlebell work. I began to notice the energy increase after about a week, and it feels incredible.
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that
@samsmom400
Жыл бұрын
How many inches have you lost? Or weight? Or sizes? I just started walking and I want to add some weight training, but I can't afford a gym membership. I'd appreciate any help you can give. Thank you!
@jamessher6956
Жыл бұрын
@@samsmom400 Gym membership not needed. One or two kettlebells and body weight exercises are all you need. Plenty of KZread videos available on how to plan your workouts. Good luck, kettlebells are fantastic.
Sustainably and responsibly. Two absolute key words.
This was very helpful! I started walking 45 minutes a day and it does help me lose weight without feeling more hungry.
Statistics, although interesting to a degree, should not be the benchmark to calculate your goals. Just walk - just exercise - just move - just eat less and enjoy the feeling.
I walk an hour a day while my incline is at 7 and my speed is at 3. Approximately I lose 500 calories a day from this 3 mile walk 😁
Great information , thanks 👍
Slow & steady is the best as it means one keeps the weight off. Going too fast means putting it all back on. Slow & steady also means exercise becomes part of your lifestyle.
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
I agree
This will work. You have to find what is sustainable for you. I gradually increased my walking in the spring of 2020, from less than 5000 to nearly 10,000 steps per day by the end of 2021. I did nothing to my eating habits (which I still find really difficult) and lost nothing. Finally, in the second half of 2022, we moved to FL and I pushed past 12, 15, and for the last two months, more than 22,000 steps per day. When the weight started to come off seven months ago, it inspired me to make modest changes to my diet - cutting out lots but not all of the sweets, lightening on carbs a bit. But I still drink some beer and wine most days, and don’t count my calories. I also phased in 3 hours a week in the gym, starting in November. So far, I’ve gone from 222 to 187 pounds in about 8 months, and the impact has been dramatic. No more sleep apnea. I’m stronger, my resting pulse is down, and I feel better. At some point, I may have to make additional changes to what I eat to continue to lose fat and gain muscle, and I am sure I could have lost weight faster by eating less. But, the point is I didn’t have to, and I found something I could sustain, over time, without feeling deprived. I’m 59, this worked for me, and I will never go back, as long as my health allows. Most people can’t find the 2-3+ hours per day I devote to exercise, I get it. But many of those might be able to do a better job of cleaning up their eating than I did. Don’t let anyone tell you you “have to do this” or “have to do that”. The principles discussed in this video work - just find a combination that you can sustain.
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Thank you for sharing.
I'm a 38 y/o male, 5 foot 9. I started the year at 180 pounds with around 25% body fat, fully sedentary even though I've trained a lot in the past. I weighed 168 pounds today, lost about two inches of gut since January and I'm around 21-22% BF, just by adjusting nutrition, boxing training and occasional long walks. Since yesterday I've added walking at least 30 minutes to an hour everyday, so I expect my weight loss to become much quicker during July and August. I'm aiming to drop my bodyfat to 12-15%. Will update!
@Rose0004
9 ай бұрын
Any updates to share?
Daily Walking (average 1 hour). Heavy Weights (three days weekly). BJJ Rolling (fives time weekly). No sugar. Minimal processed foods. Lots of black coffee. Dropped 50lbs.
thank you this video has helped a lot
You might, depending on your diet, how much you want to restrict your calories, and how much weight you have to lose. I walked and hour and a half a day for years and lost little weight while eating the high carb Standard American Diet (SAD). A year ago I went on a low carb/high fat diet, lost 40 pounds and have easily kept it off, and never count calories. I still walk to keep in shape, but not to lose weight. I still don't count calories and eat until I'm full.
@kikatis3313
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I think thats my problem I just started eating cleaner
@noeminoemi1350
2 жыл бұрын
high fat what about your cholesterol level? did it go up?
@thinkcat01
9 ай бұрын
stevec3872 What kind of diet do you do?
@stevec3872
9 ай бұрын
@@thinkcat01 I started 3 years ago eating the keto diet which is really a dietary lifestyle and now am mostly carnivore. There are lots and lots of videos about it on KZread. The weight is still off. Try it for a week or 2 and do the best you can. The results will motivate you to continue--not just weight loss, but health improvements.
I walk 10000 steps daily and lost 3 kg in A week .
This is a very good video! Love ur content bro! Just started my fitness journey in March and 20 pounds down
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and congrats on your success!
I'm going to do an hour a day. I take seizure and heart medicine and can't lose weight. I eat little to none so just frustrated.
Thank you!
This was helpful. Thanks 😊
I've walked off 50 lbs in the past year and still going. I also drink tons of water, manage my meds, and most of all- eat better and count my calories.
The reason why body fat isn't the 454g X 9 calories is because that is a pure fat number but body fat is stored in adipose tissue that is only 85-87% fat for most people. the rest is adipose tissue, water and some nutrients. That's why you have to reduce the amount of calories in a lb of body fat by 13-17% from that 454g X 9 calories number. It's somewhere between 3473 -3700 calories for most of the population.
@Bassflexr
3 жыл бұрын
Also, just subscribed. I am also an environmental engineer so if you ever have questions about the math of anything you can always hit me up and I'll gladly give ya insight.
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment! I looked this up too shortly after posting the video and it's so helpful to have your comment right here for anyone else that might be wondering. Appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing
Very useful Sir!
In 2013 i weighed OVER 25 stone. I became aware of my pineapple size in photos and became appalled by this. I had a dog and took him walking. He was always up for it. I lost 9 stone over 3 years. I put a stone on but established at around 114 KG. I have walked over 8k steps every day, day in and day out for many years. Its possible to lose weight if your aware of your snacking. My sister made me aware of snacking couple of times an hour. If you nail this, its a start. I eat Weight Watcher meals this helps me too.
I was at 250 started walking 2 months ago 30-45 minutes after work down to 230. Also cut out fast food 100% started meal prepping with little cooking oil and lots of veggies. I do feel better health wise!
I walk between 10,000-15,000 steps a day and do IF fasting daily 16-20 hours daily I eat more fruit and fish, veggies and nuts and I have not weighed myself since Jan of 2023 but others who see me can tell a huge difference. I was between 152-164 I know I have trimmed down because of how my undies fit and my energy level and I feel so much better on the inside, and I feel more vibrate and my goal is to walk 5-6 days a week. After I walk I do arm workout and ab workout and that is my complete body workout and its working for me!!!
Great video!
Needed a shove to get motivated. I'm in my 60's with autoimmune disease. Can do 4 klms in 40mins at 6klms per hour. But one hour is too much atm. Good to know the science. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏾
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
40 minutes is great! Good luck, keep at it!
@rubykeiss1540
Жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 thanks for the encouragement 🧡
Yes, you can! It took me awhile to become overweight, however it took me awhile to lose it. Weight loss was gradual, the way I wanted it. So enjoyable and easy to do. When covid hit, I found a walk at home program on the net that has worked wonders. Great video, thank you for posting.
@trainforever1142
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Beautiful video
Please help!!! I have started walking but only 4 days a week 2 miles, it’s been about 5 weeks sense I started but I don’t see any results, I’ve changed my diet no junk food at all. What I’m I doing wrong I am not going to stop.
Great advice
Pandemic made me mentally and physically unhealthy. 2021 when I decided to chnage my lifestyle. I weigh 176lbs but now i have managed to maintain 143lbs. I run and walk + diet and exercise daily.
Good video. I like the terms
Well explained
I am motivated. Thank you
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL 🥰
I walk an hour per day. Not to lose weight but because it refreshes my mind.
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
Same here!
I take a 2 mile walk with my kids every day (Time varies because small kids. When they stop I effectively do laps around them until we get going again. I lost 2kg in the first week. Next weigh in is 2 days and I pair it now with 1.5hrs of paced weight training. I feel great.
1st time watching your video..great info! new subscriber :)
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Going from 152 to 134 lbs in 7 weeks with 15.000 - 20.000 steps a day (man, 56 years old).
Lost 50 pounds in 16 weeks. From 220 to 170. Walking at least 30 minutes and at times an hour a day. But this was combined with a significant calorie deficit. That for me, was too much weight to fast. At about 30 pounds lost my clothes were fitting really good. 20 pounds later I looked not very good in my clothes because I lost muscle as well. But looking good again due to weight training. I should have been doing BOTH at the same time.
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. The role that strength training plays in better weight loss outcomes is still underrated. People like you sharing your story helps. Thanks!
My work requires physical activity. Lifting walking , thankful i lost my weight and fat incorporated proper eating.
Woooooow this IS a great video 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Thanks alot i hope you upload more videos
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that thank you. I will be getting back into it soon!
Walking has been a part of my life for 25 years..ofcourse with occasional breaks due to other commitments. In 50 min walk i lose around 250 calories..in the course of the whole day i lose approximately 1500 cal. My weight is stable at 60kg... why am i not losing weight.
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your question. It’s difficult to provide personalized advice without a lot more information. What I can say is that if you’re daily energy expenditure is 1500 kcal and your body weight is stable, that suggests your energy intake is also around 1500 kcal. Losing weight requires being in a calorie deficit, so either further increases in activity or reducing calorie intake would be the next steps. Things like eating more protein, drinking lots of water, getting good sleep and doing strength training two or more times per week are other habits that help with weight loss goals.
@hinafaisal5666
3 жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 thanks so much for your reply.. I am 59 years old and 5ft 1inch in height. I do a reasonable intensity workout twice a week. I guess I have to pay attention to my intake of food.
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
Hina Faisal that’s a logical next step for sure! Good luck!
@hinafaisal5666
3 жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 thanks!
@hinafaisal5666
3 жыл бұрын
@@lyssanch3096 i feel the need to trim some fat.. according to my trainer not to go by the scale as muscle has weight too 😊
Awesome ❤️
I walk 5 miles at least 3 or 4x a week and if I don’t walk I go to the gym combine with fasting no eating before 6 p.m for two months I lost 16Lbs.
I started daily walking again about 2 weeks ago. I personally don’t feel as hungry after I am done with a walk. I naturally don’t want to eat as much when I’m walking every day.
Ha, my wife has to use a mobility scooter because she's waiting for a knee op. She's an incredible pacesetter as I've never walked this fast for so long. Hopefully the knee op goes well and we can get back to walking together again.
You make sense my friend 👍
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙌
Bro….. blink every now and then 😂💪🏾
Great video, 👍👍👍
Of course, especially if it's more exercise then you currently do.
I am now walking a lease 5 days a week looking to loose weight and feel better
At 6:05 you state you’ve always heard that fat has 3,500 calories per gram, but I’ve always heard it was 3,500 calories per pound which puts it at a little under 9 calories per gram since there’s 454~ grams in a pound - not sure if you misspoke or if the sources were off by much more than you previously pointed out
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes, I misspoke. Fat has 9 kcal/gram. Thanks!
By only walking 50 minutes morning and 50 minutes evening eat one meal in 24hr with alot of water finally I I lost 22kg in three months.was 108kg and now after three months 86.my goal is 75.will walk 2 months more with same diet
Amazing info!
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
I have lost a lot of my belly fat but my scales are broken, they say I’ve lost nothing. Started at 76.5, today they still said 76.5. 😥
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Noticing physical changes and feeling good mean a lot more than any number on the scale.
It depends how over weight you are as well if you’re someone who’s 30 - 40 pounds overweight and never walked much you’ll louse weight faster then someone who just wants to loose that extra 5 to 10 pounds that is somewhat active
Yes, that's exactly what I did and lost 5kgs in a month just walking one-two hour per day.
I am about 210lbs and its mostly because I just don't move at all in a day, just sitting in front of my computer. I have regulated the amount of snacks and food I eat, but not so much that I count the calories. So I figured that I could use the gym-membership that I had and just walk on the treadmill every so often for 1 hour. And its not bad, I just set it to a semi-quick walking speed with an incline, place my phone on the machine and just watch some videos while walking. I don't feel sick or tired after doing so, no muscle pains either, which is quite nice. The machine calculates that I am walking off about 420Kcal an hour by doing so, and there are some small results already, like almost no double chin when tilting my head down. Good luck to everyone else. (I would walk up some trails in the mountain instead, but that would require me to go all the way back again + I have pollen allergy, so walking in nature isn't as comfortable.)
@trainforever1142
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. Wishing you continued success with your goals. Sounds like you are off to a great start.
I never struggled with weight; swam, walked, but had a bad bout of sciatica and a back injury a few yrs back plus other things so I was virtually in bed for 3 yrs and gained 40 lbs. Ouch you say. I was on a walker at the age of 58 which was unacceptable; I love dogs suddenly no dogs in my life. Physiotherapy and walking have earned me my life back plus a Covid 19 dog --- spend an hour and a half with her outside and am mindful of not lolling in front of the computer which is how i make my living so am mindful and healthy eating etc. I didn't track weight loss but it is obvious I am back to normal. At my age losing weight did result in some loose skin. Who cares???? This may sound breezy but it was HUGE for me. I would say to everyone whether you are losing weight or not; get outside!! It totally fixed my sleep which is huge. Perhaps people are not seeing immediate results; one day at a time and don't go from 0 to 100 which is a recipe for disaster. I started with a fitbit but after learning that I had an old hairline spinal fracture which was playing havoc with all kinds of body alignment i just get in what I can and if I just don't feel like it, Kiwi the miracle dog does, so bound to get out there. Great video, inspiring.
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
Your story is inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
@InGodwetrust365
3 жыл бұрын
Allow your body eat itself through IF to shrink the loose skin. Intermittent fasting.
@trainforever1142
3 жыл бұрын
@@InGodwetrust365 Intermittent fasting can certainly work as a weight loss strategy. Your body can use stored fat for fuel as long as you are in a caloric deficit, it doesn't matter if you do IF or not. IF will not shrink loose skin.
What would you recommend for people that have created a caloric deficit but exercise creates stress in the body/including walking, (not a personal opinion), and there's no weight loss? Should the walk be broken up to avoid stress?
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
The stress of exercise is not inherently problematic. The amount should be appropriate for the person, and the best way to determine that is to monitor recovery. How is mood, energy, sleep, are the desired adaptations to the program occurring, and so on. If not, it is most often an issue with under recovering, and I would look at nutrition and sleep first.
@BookZealots
2 жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 nutrition is good and sleep is great now that I've rid myself of the fitbit tether. I could walk 2.5-3mph one hour no problem, but if I kick that up, and do an hour I can feel myself stressing. I used to love running, but I can't do that anymore. I live on a farm and I'm strong, but I'm not what I think myself as fit anymore. If that makes sense. Thank you for responding.
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
Working at an intensity that feels safe for you is always a good idea. And if weight loss is the desired outcome just about any type of exercise can work. Its always a good idea to listen to your body. Good luck.
Would this help me to lower my body fat percentage though? I'm already quite thin (5'6'' 167cm / 130lbs 59kg) but I find that my body fat percentage is quite high, about 28%. I'd like to lower it down to 20% if possible but I really hate doing resistance training. I love walking though and started doing it daily for an hour to an hour and a half. I eat a healthy diet. But I'm always told I'll never get that lower body fat percentage unless I lift weights. Is that true? :(
@trainforever1142
2 жыл бұрын
I can't comment on what you would experience by following a particular activity or training method. I can say that resistance training is particularly effective at modifying body composition, and also want to point out that resistance training does not necessarily have to involve barbells and dumbbells. Bodyweight, bands or TRX are all good tools.
@samsmom400
Жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 Is there a resistance band you recommend? Is there a channel that gives women a good workout that you would recommend? Thank you!
@trainforever1142
Жыл бұрын
@@samsmom400 No specific band that I'd recommend. I usually look for something affordable and easy to get! I don't pay close enough attention to workout channels to be able to recommend any particular one with confidence. If it were me, I would try to find something that felt like the right intensity that could be done pain free.
@samsmom400
Жыл бұрын
@@trainforever1142 Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I live in a very remote area and we don't have any stores. I have to order everything online. That can be a real hit or miss.
Long distances are Daunting but rewarding.