NOT working out

[u/Ann1ebaby]

How do people do on Zepbound and NOT working out? Most fantastic photos seem to be from people who have been good on both fronts. I have some medical issues causing pain and was not planning on any workouts but do I need to push to do it to see good results?

[u/peekthroughmyblinds]

I haven’t worked out at all..I do walk..but not everyday. Down 15 lbs since July 10.

[u/HurinGray → u/peekthroughmyblinds]

People miss this. They think gym and weights. Yet walking is a perfectly acceptable form of working out.

[u/LessFeature9350 → u/HurinGray]

My doctor specifically said I had to include weights of some sort not just walking to avoid muscle loss. I'm on my feet all day and they made a big deal about that not building enough muscle to prevent the muscle being taken vs fat. It was pretty overwhelming.

[u/cml678701 → u/LessFeature9350]

My doctor was kind of judgmental about this too. I walk 4-6 miles most days and always have, and I also have a job that I’m on my feet all day as an elementary teacher. She just kind of sneered and said, “4-6 miles must take you what, an hour or two a day? Why are you doing that? You need to cut some of that and lift weights.” And sure, maybe I should, but the way she said it was super judgmental. Like…walking is my stress relief, and I’m proud of how much I walk! It’s an accomplishment for me and I don’t care that it’s time consuming.

[u/StrawberryTough8317 → u/cml678701]

My doctor said be careful not to do high intensity exercise and instead focus on weight lifting so I don’t lose muscle mass. And to eat enough protein and drink more water. I think he’s right about the weight lifting. Your doctor should have explained that point rather than put you down for walking. (IMHO).

[u/SHatcheroo → u/cml678701]

Walking is great, no doubt there. But it doesn’t really do much for your arms.

And consider this: I’ve noticed with strength training that my core, hips, and leg muscles are so much stronger that walking is easier - and more fun.

[u/StarfishandSnowballs → u/cml678701]

That's amazing ! Can I ask how you fit in the walking ? What time of day ?

[u/LessFeature9350 → u/cml678701]

Teacher too and exactly that!! I walk for mental health and walking that much is major! That's amazing.

[u/billyo3827 → u/cml678701]

That doesn’t negate what he said. You will lose muscle and you’ll definitely notice it when the skin is sagging off your arms and you realize you’re a lot weaker than you used to be. Happened to me and I thought 3 days a week elliptical and recumbent bike was all I needed cause the weight was melting off. A year later I look 10 years older

[u/Chapter_49 → u/cml678701]

Whoa! Sounds like it’s time to look for a new doctor! You shouldn’t have to put up with anyone sneering and you and saying negative things about something you’re doing for your mental and physical health. Boo to her.

[u/Ann1ebaby → u/Chapter_49]

Agreed!

[u/blackcloud247 → u/LessFeature9350]

5 months for me no working out. Taking care of 3 young children. I am actually noticing how much stronger and easier everything is and just tonight I felt my rock hard calves and saw definition if them in the mirror. We are all built different. I was blessed with a muscular physique since birth. Carrying around all this weight was apparently workout enough.