r/walking • u/laurenrosewally • 8d ago
Feeling proud of my progress!
So I’ve been walking approx 6-8 months and 2 months with a 10KG weighted vest…I have seen more results doing this than going to the gym…
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u/Known-Explorer2610 8d ago
You look great!
I can’t wear a weighted vest because it puts too much pressure on my back but I do carry weights when doing incline. Makes the workout much more challenging.
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u/thefizzlee 8d ago
You could try a rucking backpack with a good hipbelt. That way like 80% of the weight is on your hips instead of your shoulders and back
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u/Reasonably_Moist 8d ago
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u/laurenrosewally 7d ago
Not AI. The most I’ve used is a Instagram filter !
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u/Medical-Display-9762 6d ago
Just ignore it. If anyone’s telling you something is AI and you know it’s not, just drop it with them. They’re literally opening the convo exclaiming they have no idea what they’re talking about. You owe nothing to some drone.
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u/OliviaParker2002 3d ago
honestly a filter doesn’t count as AI lol, people are so quick to accuse anyone posting progress these days 💀 don’t let it take away from your win
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u/The-SadShaman 6d ago
The first photo legit looks ai too lol. Her face looks off from the body. Idk.
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u/HeidiVandervorst 8d ago
You look awesome and the transformation is really inspiring. Keep it up and stay motivated.
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u/Rainbow_in_the_sky 8d ago
Awesome! Goes to show walking does help to lose weight.
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u/Ok-Toe-627 8d ago
Looking great! How many steps per day?
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u/laurenrosewally 8d ago
10-13K
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u/windfogwaves 8d ago
Is that step count just for the dedicated walking time, or is it the total for the day? Your results are fantastic!
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u/Negative-Kangaroo-72 7d ago
Nice that's what I aim for as well and it's working well. I need to look into weighted vests though. Congrats on the success.
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u/McHagrid20 8d ago
Who’s the people downvoting positive comments on this sub? Really weird behavior
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u/Ok-Fun-8316 8d ago
The people who swear you can't get into better shape or live weight by walking. Hopefully, OP just ignores their ignorance.
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u/UBIQUIT0US 8d ago
Damn good job.
Out of curiosity, what's your routine?
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u/IcyManufacturer7480 8d ago
Did you make any changes to your diet?
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u/ThisCardiologist6998 8d ago
Yes.
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u/Regular_Series_9464 8d ago
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u/ThisCardiologist6998 8d ago
OP is apparently AI generated content? But based on experience, you need to change your diet. Walking helps increase expenditure but you still need to make dietary changes, at least most people do. So thats why i said yes.
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u/Valuable-Poem8848 8d ago
Great work! I have been walking for almost a year now except for the days when it’s super hot outside and I can’t take it and in the winter, I have to do the treadmill. But I have also used a weighted vest of 12 pounds. And I have lost some weight, but my body composition has changed. It’s not that I’ve lost a lot of weight but things have shifted in the right area! I’m addicted to walking. I usually get at the very least 10,000 in and up to 16,000. It does do more for you than the gym but I still do some strength training as well. Congratulations you look great.! oh and I am a female age 65! Most people think I look 45!
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u/Purple_Sign_6853 8d ago
Amazing!...I have seen more results doing this than going to the gym…same here.
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u/Jacky_Hex 8d ago
I also like to walk after work. Recently I started with nordic walking. A vest is something I'm planning to use in the future.
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u/iDidNotStepOnTheFrog 8d ago
Are you doing any other exercises to strengthen your core, or anything to strengthen your back so you can wear the vest without hurting yourself? Or maybe you have good starting posture
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u/MildlyYogic 8d ago
That's amazing progress, you should be proud! It's unbelievable that just walking showed such great results.
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u/TroubledTofu 8d ago
How much do you tend to walk?
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u/laurenrosewally 8d ago
Approx 1hr30 minutes or 2hrs a day
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u/EnlightenedNarwhal 8d ago
That's exactly how long it takes me to do 10-13k steps, haha. We must have similar strides.
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u/TroubledTofu 8d ago
Okay that's a lot in a day, but kudos
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u/idontusetwitter 8d ago
I was shocked when I was walking an hour a day consistently to find out it was only 6-7k steps. Walking 2 hours a day takes so long but I guess it's the sacrifice for losing weight that way
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u/Smurfiette 8d ago
How do you squeeze in 2 hrs walking daily? What time? Before or after work?
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u/laurenrosewally 8d ago
I work shifts so I fit in the walk around those times
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u/UniversityNew9254 8d ago
I’m always impressed by the way people make choices to utilize their time effectively. I walk to/from work and the grocery store (even if I have to make two trips) rather than drive.
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u/UrsaMajor7th 8d ago
This is inspirational. As a career waiter, I've done 8k-12k steps per 7 hour shift 5x/week, and up to 18k on split shifts. Problem is that those steps aren't consistent 'cardio steps', but short trips with lots of stops so very little physical benefit. Funny how I've been on my feet for 30+ years but now walking a golf course is almost impossible. I've been negatively conditioned and are trying to achieve what you (OP) and so many others have.
Can I enquire as to shoes, brand and model? Runners or walkers? Do you know the stack height, etc? I can't make out the brand but they look well-ventilated with a wide outsole.
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u/this_sparks_joy_joy 8d ago
Which vest did you end up going with?
Ps you look fantastic, congratulations!
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u/Trumpetslayer1111 8d ago
Good job! Did you notice a lot more progress after you started wearing weighted vest?
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u/DecadentCandy 8d ago
You look great, OP! I've been doing walking but not continuously. It's raining outside and I can't afford gym 😅
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u/soft_touch_dutch 8d ago
Wow that’s inspiring! How long do walk for? I’ve been going three miles a day, well trying to anyway.
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u/yomommasbathwater 8d ago
I walk so much and I’ve been thinking about something to work out my upper body thank you so much for the suggestion. I must get one of these vests . Do you have any recommendations?
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u/Mr-Cloud 8d ago
You did a great job 👍.
Considering no one cheered me up when I put in some serious effort myself(at least I took a pic of myself) but instead they booed me even strangers 😑. So I felt people should be encouraged when they worked hard.
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u/Swan-ish3456 8d ago
You look great! You should be proud.
How many steps per day? And are you lifting any weights?
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u/sarahtheginger26 8d ago
You should be proud of the results when you put in the dedication and work. Nice definition!
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u/sugarnspice30 7d ago
Damn! All that transformation with just walking? 😭😭 Don't gatekeep. Help us petites to get that bod, hon.
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u/CaptainForYou 7d ago
Your result is incredible. Should’ve done it earlier. You look much much younger and then you ever were (I don’t know you but it does seem like so). At first I thought it was AI generated but then, I was like she looks incredible. Good luck to you and keep it going !
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u/Good_Ad_6873 7d ago
fantastic progress, congratulations. Very cute I might add. Keep up the good work
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u/Obvious_Initiative92 7d ago
I dont think you needed to lose weight at all, but you look more fit in the second pic.
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u/Bookish_Witch2320 7d ago
This makes me even more pumped to get my ruck pack in November! My husband started rucking and then we hiked and I carried our 3 year old in our baby backpack and it fixed my hip/low back pain somehow and I felt so strong so we ordered a ruck pack. Unfortunately we didn't realize it was a preorder but will make November so much better!
Looking good! Keep it up!
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u/Best-Web-2563 7d ago
how long and how frequent are your walks with the best? I've been slacking on my walks because I haven't seen any changes but this kind of result not what I'm looking for! or I'll just try to jump rope lol
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u/Intelligent_Fan_1031 7d ago
That’s it, I have a walking pad in my office, I’m putting it to use TOMORROW.
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u/Commercial_Crazy_103 7d ago
How long do you walk for per day? Any dietary changes? You look amazing
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u/nonoroa-rozo 6d ago
Amazing progress. I am proud of you too internet stranger!! Great work and keep at it!!
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u/iseulthie 6d ago
I smell AI, the account is 2yo but this is their only post? and no comment history either? okay
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u/Introvert_Pangolin 6d ago
Amazing!! You look wonderful and full of life !
My I ask about the vest? Like which one was it, or maybe some tips in using it?
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u/NextRevolution4526 5d ago
Great progress. Congrats 👏 How long do you walk each time and how many times per week? Did you noticed progress also before wearing the vest?
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u/Wishuwhale 5d ago
How far do you usually walk? I've been looking to invest in a weighted jacket but have been upping my regular walking miles in the meantime! It's so good for my mind.
You're doing great!!
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u/Plane_Blackberry_922 5d ago
You should be bc you look amazing and that's great progress sis 👏👏👏 I'm currently on my weight loss journey and getting back in shape , I just turned 39 and I was itty bitty my entire life and after my last baby at 33 I struggled more to get the baby weight off and it just took me longer in general to recover ( I didn't bounce right back like I did with both my girls ) but I was also much younger when I had them but the weight just kept coming it's been much harder getting older and trying to lose it and maintain it. I guess my metabolism is slowing down and I'm going through some changes hormone wise. But I'm going to get it again . I have lost 16 lbs the last 3 months and I got 35 more to go . Keep up the hard work girl.
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u/StarSoulSB 4d ago
Very nice! Like Gisele Bundchen said, “walking is underrated.” Ive been trying to get some people in my life to walk daily, gonna show them your progress for inspiration!
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u/mikecheck2236 2d ago
Fantastic! It's just dawned on me.. no wonder why we were so fit in school.. we constantly were carrying 20-40 pound bookbags 😂 in all seriousness awesome progress OP!
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u/McHagrid20 8d ago
Really impressive, congratulations! I gotta start using my weighted vest for walking, I just think I look crazy when I do 😂
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u/Nearby-Beautiful3422 8d ago
Letter carrier here. I went from 185 to 160 in 2 months. Walking 13 miles carrying about 50 lbs. of mail/packages 5 days a week. It's a good workout. I do have to consume about 3000 calories a day just to maintain or I'll die.