primitives discuss losing weight without exercising

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I was hoping to see the Las Vegas Leviathan hanging around this campfire, but alas no Las Vegas Leviathan.

romantico (4,751 posts)

Can You Lose Weight Without Exercising

I'm trying to lose some weight and am curious how difficult it is without exercising. I've always diet and exercising is the best way to lose weight. I am going to need to have some knee surgery done in the near future and am hoping that by just watching what I eat and counting calories will be enough. I've really been eating awful since March and have put on more weight than ever.(would like to lose around 15 pounds,maybe a little more but I'd be happy with 15) Any suggestions?

snappyturtle (10,556 posts)

1. Yes, you can lose weight without exercising.

Denninmi (2,947 posts)

2. The problem is that exercise stokes your metabolism.

It really helps to get weight off a lot faster.

But, there are thing you can do to work around physical limitations.

Two things are 1) do whatever exercise you can. You may not be able to do X, but you could possibly do Y instead. Can't run, well, sit in a chair and do free weights. That sort of thing.

2) Drink a TON of ice water, and keep the temperature in your house low. You will feel like you're freezing to death half the time, but it takes heat calories to raise your core body temp, if you chill it, and you aren't taking in many calories from food, your body will use your body fat. Feeling cold is a sign that you're losing weight.

"Physical limitations."

Snort.

"Laziness" is more like it.

NRaleighLiberal (22,893 posts)

3. You can, but it will be difficult to keep off....

more important to make it part of a lifestyle change (even gradual) - combination of better eating and adding some increased activity. I've lost 65 lbs over the last 1.5 years (I have two torn ACLs in my knees)....can't describe the difference it has made.

Denninmi (2,947 posts)

6. Well, that's impressive.

Now it's my turn. I decided that I need to lose about ... wow, not nice to see it in print ... about 40 lbs. I had abdominal surgery in 2007 and was down to like 155. Well, needless to say I have NOT been careful about what I have been eating AND it does get harder and harder with age. My clothes are all tight, and I feel like crap.

I started this week. Really eating the bare minimum, high protein, low fat, lower carb, no refined sugars, only diet pop, a lot of water. Walking, I did 2 miles this night and was actually surprised at how fast I went and didn't have any problems (if you see my lounge post that was just for dramatic effect).

My goal is to lose 40 lbs by the end of October.

NRaleighLiberal (22,893 posts)

9. You can do it! I am 56 - went from 258 to 195.

Fruit and veggies....water....

the main thing - for the past 1.5 years plus at the end of each day, in a Google calendar entry, I type out EVERYTHING that passed my lips that day (OK, Hopehoops...keep it clean). I did Weight Watchers and can convert food to points easily - so I keep my self on track through total honesty!

REP (15,408 posts)

4. Check with your hospital

Many hospitals have a weight-loss program for patients with upcoming surgery. If your weightloss needs don't fit their program, they can at least help you with a meal plan and exercise program to fit your needs (even with an injured knee, sitting and/or upper body isometrics might be possible).

Without knowing you, it's almost impossible to suggest a new way of eating that would help, but in general, most people benefit from eating more raw fruits and vegetables, high fiber foods, and fewer processed foods. And don't think of it as a "diet" as in a restriction - a diet is everything a creature eats. You're just changing yours

Good luck with the surgery!

Ron Obvious (776 posts)

5. Sure...

I unfortunately gain weight easily, but I've been able to take 30 pounds off on about 3 or 4 occasions. From my experience, I'd say it's 75% what you eat, and only 25% the amount of exercise you get. We underestimate the enormous amount of exercise we have to do to compensate for a relatively small amount of food. One Cola is about 160 calories, which is 15 to 20 minutes of hard exercise on the Nordic Track for me for example.

I know which is easier -- not drinking that Cola.

laundry_queen (2,903 posts)

15. I totally agree.

I've had better luck with changes in diet 'only' plans than with exercise only plans (my own plans, BTW, lol). I remember an old workout show I used to follow as a teen, and after a half hour of aerobic exercise, I'd be dripping with sweat, out of breath, wobbly legs from the effort and the perky blond would declare, "Now wasn't that a GREAT workout! Just think, you've burned a WHOLE glass of orange juice!" or "That workout got rid of half your bowl of cereal!" I used to think, WTF? I'll just drink water then, and eat half a bowl of cereal thank you.

romantico (4,751 posts)

7. Thanks

Thanks for the replies. I know exactly how I gained. I've been lazy when it comes to preparing my meals. I eat what is quick and easy,not always what is healthier.Plus I have gone out to eat more this year then in my entire life. Not sure why, I've just taken friends out and they've taken me out. Every movie I've seen this summer (about 6) We go out to eat and then afterwards we'll get ice cream. I've stayed in doors because it is so hot. Locked myself at home in a Air Conditioned house in front of the TV or computer eating. Like I said, this all started around March or so. I'm going to eat my fruits and veggies and do less snacking. I rarely drink soda. Once good thing is I do drink lots of water and I love fish,so I am going to have to make up some menus and just start planning my meals.Thanks again for the helpful replies!

elleng (33,242 posts)

10. Eliminate bread (if you can.)

Helped me a lot.

GOOD LUCK!

laundry_queen (2,903 posts)

16. One hint that helps when you eat out is to remember portions are usually double what you need, so when you get the meal, ask for one of their take home containers to come with your meal, and when your meal arrives, immediately split it in half and put the one half in your take-home container for later. It's helped me a lot when I eat out.

And the ice cream is killer. I seriously couldn't believe how many calories a DQ blizzard has. Ridiculous. Might as well eat half a cheesecake.

noamnety (17,866 posts)

8. Yes, absolutely!

I started a slow carb diet last august, and had surgery the same month. Right after the surgery for about a week (?) I didn't stick exactly to the diet because I was having crackers, ramen noodles, jello - easy to digest things, but still a lessened calorie load.

I lost weight during my month of no exercise after that, but I did lose more once I started up again. I've heard something like 90% of losing weight is diet, the other 10% exercise.

pscot (12,079 posts)

12. A good, persistent case of bacterial diarrhea is guaranteed to melt away the pounds.

HeiressofBickworth (704 posts)

14. I lost 20 pounds in 10 days -- the hard way

Following surgery, I was in bed in the hospital, with nothing-by-mouth for 10 days. When I got home, I had lost 20 pounds. I don't actually recommend this, of course. But it illustrates that it is possible to lose weight without exercising -- or eating. Not a good way to do it.

[Big Dog]

pscot (12,079 posts)

12. A good, persistent case of bacterial diarrhea is guaranteed to melt away the pounds.

I hear the hobo Occupy camps were good for that.

I am sure I saw one of the hoboes protesters holding a sign saying "My parents spent $75K for my Master's Degree, and all I have to show for it is this case of dysentery!"

[delilahmused]

I hear the hobo Occupy camps were good for that.

I am sure I saw one of the hoboes protesters holding a sign saying "My parents spent $75K for my Master's Degree, and all I have to show for it is this case of dysentery!"

I heard shitting on police cars automatically makes you drop 5 pounds.

Cindie

[Big Dog]

I heard shitting on police cars automatically makes you drop 5 pounds.

Cindie

If I'd ever caught one of them shitting on my patrol car, I'd have beaten another five out of him!

[JohnnyReb]

If I'd ever caught one of them shitting on my patrol car, I'd have beaten another five out of him!

Then you should write a "Weight Loss" book....it'll make you rich. Doesn't matter wheather it works are not. Most never get used for the purpose of weight loss anyway and are only fit to be used as toilet paper in the outhouse.

[Skul]

Dis a cop, loose weight without excersize.
Sounds about right to me.