I get that question a lot when people ask about my weight loss... The answer is "of course" and then a lot of people seem disappointed... I am just curious if anyone else has ever gotten that reaction?

It is because most people are looking for a 'quick' fix with the least amount of energy. I can honestly say most of my weight has been lost without exercise however I do notice I look better because I am now exercising.

SweaterGirl, maybe they wouldn't be as discouraged if they tried something simple, like walking. I walk/jog about 2-3 miles each morning, and feel like that has been *very* important to my weight loss. Now that I'm lifetime, I wouldn't think of giving that up, and have added a few other kinds of exercise. But the walking did the trick, and almost everyone can do that.

And major kudos to you for your success!

Jan
256/155/155 lifetime since 7/01

you could always tell them, no, i never exercised. but i had to work hard to keep my body over my feet, cuz my feet kept moving so fast.

tee hee.

sorry i'm not much help, but it hasn't really been something i've run into. i never went from really big to really small.

I didn't run right out and sign up for a an exercise class, I just increased my walking a little more. I've never been one to enroll in an exercise class (I get bored) so I figured I'd better do something that I can do without getting bored. Walking has been great in that respect, especially since you can do it anywhere and it doesn't take any extra equipment other than a good pair of walking shoes. I enjoy my walks and tend to vary my paths depending on my mood.