Can walking help in weight loss?

[Anonymous]

So does walking 2 hours a day help in weight loss along with healthy diet zero junk food

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1 y

I have hypothyroidism so can't do heavy exercises

[Anonymous]

Yes it can. But 2 hours seem like too much. Maybe try walking uphill at a descent speed. You can burn just as much calories or more in half the time maybe less. But you should also incorporate some weightlifting. The more muscle you have the more fat it’ll burn. It will keep that fat burning process going even when you aren’t exercising. But don’t gauge progress on what the scale says. Judge it based on how you feel, how your clothes fit, feeling stronger, more energized. Because chances are you will gain some muscle, which weighs more than fat. May even increase your calories so long as it’s good for you. If you have a primary care provider I’d talk to them too as I nor does anyone else know your health status. Also maybe try something else like boxing for cardio, change it up. Waking can get boring. The same w your weightlifting if you choose to do that, change up the types of weightlifting exercises.

[Asker]

I have hypothyroidism so can't do heavy exercises

[Opinion Owner]

So I guess first thing would be to see if you can get that corrected w medication. Have you been treated for it? Because that can affect your heart rate, your metabolism , etc.

[Asker]

Yes i am on regular thyroid meds that i have to take empty stomach every morning 50 mg

[Guy13]

Walking is a great secondary cardio exercise. You should also have some weight bearing strength training too. Lifting some light weights along with walking can be very beneficial as it relates to your health. Of course, one should consult their GP before moving into a diet and exercise change. Good luck with it all !!

[Asker]

I have hypothyroidism i can't do heavy exercises

[Guy13]

Oh, good thing you frequent your doctor. they know what to do with your situation. Hope things go well into and through the New Year...

[whereismyjohnny]

It can. You don’t have to do heavy exercises to lose weight. You can lose weight with low-impact activities as well. Just try to eat clean and go for walks often, and you should see results.

[pascal_climbs]

It does since it operates in the low cardio region used for fat burning.

[BobbieBoy666]

Walking is a moderate-intensity exercise that can be easily incorporated into your daily life. Simply walking more often can help you lose weight and belly fat, as well as provide other excellent health benefits, including a decreased risk of disease and improved mood.

[Msputiton]

Yes. The way weight loss works is you eat less calories than you burn.

So if you walking burns more calories than you eat. You will definitely lose weight

[Summeroflove]

Yes it can but I would also speak with at minimum your physician as well. Yes walking is good exercise though

[collie22]

No junk is good also lots of veggies. Walking Doesn't seem like would do much for weight loss but its good for our health to walk so keep it up.

[Redhawkedancing]

Yes. Cardio for even 10 minutes a day can help the metabolism.

[douride2]

Any type of exercise will help you lose weight.

[TrustOfWorthington]

could be, depends on if you walk calmly or like a hike. 2h of walking a day shouldbe your minimum for a healthy day. I myself often do less.

[Pudsmucker]

Walking is a good exercise to help control your weight. You need to have a diet of complex carbs and proteins. Prefer meat protein.

[LiamJHayden]

Yes, but higher intensity for a shorter period will help more. Speed walking works well.

[Stevefiveo]

Yes definitely. Although, you might want to seek a personal trainer to help you with your goals.

[justFriend]

yes of course.. what is your weight height index?

[Faith18letsgo]

Yeah it definitely does!

[BeyondBirthday]

Yes absolutely if you keep doing it.

[boobliker]

and, yes again

[Kelly6]

nope