Start Walking!

Moonglo · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 06:57 PM

Yeah, I just finished a three mile "brisk" walk (Leslie Sansone's Start Walking 3-mile that's on demand right now on exercise tv). Can I just say, that there is very little walking to this... I feel like I spent 45 minutes doing more strength training than anything, between the kicks, knee lifts, and other such moves (yeah, I must've sweated off about 50 pounds, but still

)

Anyone else try these? Even the 2-mile gives me a pretty good workout... I only did 3 today because I felt bad because my workouts have been suffering while I've been sick and stressed. And according to an activity calculator I found online, I burned about 500 calories

I don't know how accurate that is, but it makes me feel better lol.

slwood321 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 07:15 PM

I used to do her workouts and have even recommended them to others. I found I did tone up and lose some weight while doing it. It definitely gets easy quick and you have to make yourself work harder. Good Luck with the weight loss. I am currently on a kick with the elliptical machine and did 20 miles last week. But I don't think I lost an ounce. I keep forgetting about the dieting AND exercising. My personal feeling are that after going four miles I should be able to eat whatever I want!!!!

Moonglo · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 07:33 PM

Thanks

good luck to you too! I hear you about wanting to eat more lol... for me, though, the metformin is really helping me to stay in check on that front; especially since it makes me sick when I eat something I shouldn't. Although, I have to admit that now that I've been eating fewer carbs (not low carb, but fewer), I haven't been enjoying the few splurges I've had anyway- it's like fries just don't taste good anymore.

Actually, because I'm still way past morbidly obese (5ft2 and 260 pounds) I'm using her programs to get my body better aclimated for exercise, so I can do more later on. So far it seems to be working. I never could have done 45 minutes of anything a month ago. But we'll see...

DCaplinger · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 07:22 AM

Walking is a great way to do slow fat burns. Remember, losing the fat around our midsections is what takes the most amount of work. I didn't "see" any evidence of the weight loss I've had, because I can't see what's going on internally. The fat deposits around our organs are the first to start going, which is a great thing.

A word of advice, try to get in a good walk before you start your day. Doing exercise when we first wake up helps to jump start the metabolism, and turns our body into fat burning machines.

Regards,

D

kmac · #5 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 07:56 AM

Moonglo:

I googled her workouts and found a short one on Youtube. Looks like a great way to get started. Not intimidating at all for those of us who are out of shape.

Good luck on your program of walking/exercise. I am also a teacher and go back to work soon. I know that will make the day jam packed and exhausing. You are an inspiration when you just keep on going and doing what you need to do to get healthy.

Kathi

foxl · #6 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 08:01 AM

I have heard VERY good things about the Leslie Sansone workouts from MOMS on another forum. Ie, it is a very good workout to do if you are limited in your flexibility to get out to work out!

I might look into this for an alternative to my cycling!

Moonglo · #7 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 09:21 AM

Yeah... they are very non intimidating, which is what got me started doing them! No jumping around, putting tons of stress on my knees, nothing I can't make myself do- just good o' moving around

So far it seems to be working. I did that 45 minute one yesterday, and my fbg was lowest it has been yet

foxl · #8 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonglo

Yeah... they are very non intimidating, which is what got me started doing them! No jumping around, putting tons of stress on my knees, nothing I can't make myself do- just good o' moving around

So far it seems to be working. I did that 45 minute one yesterday, and my fbg was lowest it has been yet

No knee strain sure sounds promising!

Vicki NC · #9 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009, 08:50 PM

I just started Sansone's 1/2 mile walk this week. It's the first 'set' exercise program I've done in a long time. I think it's been making my Dawn Phenomenon disappear! I thought it was the R-ALA I've started, but know I don't think so--got a feeling it's more the walking workout.

Moonglo · #10 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 10:43 AM

That's great Vicki!

I'm getting to where I try to use her walks 3 or 4 times a week and supplement with cardio dance type workouts. Kendel Hogan has become another one of my favorites.

Darian, you're not kidding about the midsection being the last thing to change. The rest of my body now looks great in jeans that are 2 sizes smaller, but my belly creates that famous muffin top with them. They zip just fine, and don't feel tight, but still have a bit of shape issue. Grr. maybe soon.

Joeprep4820 · #11 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 12:29 PM

I don't count the 1-3 miles of walking I typically do every day as exercise, but simply as a mode of transportation. Exercise in my opinion gets your heart pumping. I try to do a 60-90 minute workout 4-5 times a week that includes 30 minutes of intense cardio on the rowing machine. During the summer especially and sometimes during the winter when available I will swim for my cardio.

Moonglo · #12 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeprep4820

I don't count the 1-3 miles of walking I typically do every day as exercise, but simply as a mode of transportation. Exercise in my opinion gets your heart pumping. I try to do a 60-90 minute workout 4-5 times a week that includes 30 minutes of intense cardio on the rowing machine. During the summer especially and sometimes during the winter when available I will swim for my cardio.

So, you exercise for 60-90 minutes, but only 30 is cardio? Or 30 is intense cardio? Is the rest of it strength training?

I only ask because I'm trying to tweak my workouts more now that I'm getting used to exercising, and need suggestions.

Abra · #13 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 02:14 PM

I used to do her WATP sessions. After a while I did the 3 mile plus half of the 2 mile. I didn't lose any weight at all, but boy, I really improved on the cardio front. My resting heart rate was about 54 when I was doing it regularly.

Joeprep4820 · #14 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonglo

So, you exercise for 60-90 minutes, but only 30 is cardio? Or 30 is intense cardio? Is the rest of it strength training?

I only ask because I'm trying to tweak my workouts more now that I'm getting used to exercising, and need suggestions.

30 minutes of intense cardio, usually on a rowing machine or swimming. I prefer those because they exercise every muscle in the body compared to other cardio exercises. From there I do my strength training, targeting different muscle groups each workout. My walking comes from my walk every day from my apartment to the subway, then the subway to work, and the walk I take on my lunch hour, and when on business, which is often, walking around and exploring new cities.

Moonglo · #15 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 05:23 PM

Absolutely, Mr T... any kind of walking can be great exercise! In fact, the American Heart Association reccomends a 30-minute brisk walk daily. I was just trying to get a good idea what others do with their exercise time.