Do you work out to lose/maintain weight?

[Anonymous]

Or for the health benefits? I would rather not eat than work out to lose weight. But I have no food chatter/noise. I don’t like food other than that I know I need it to live. I do like a good meal that someone else cooks for me but I could care less if I ate during the day.

Working out for me is about health not to lose weight.

[Anonymous]

You can never outrun a bad diet.

[Anonymous]

I lost a lot of weight walking an hour a day for a year.

About 25% of that weight crept back on over 3-4 years when I got lazy and stopped weighing myself and wearing things like leggings again instead of jeans.

Now I’m 2 weeks back in, my 2026 resolution.

It’s low impact, it’s manageable, I sleep better, makes me feel better, it’s better than just sitting like a bump on a log etc.

Yesterday at a physical the NP asked me if I have things to look forward to every day (depression screening, I live alone in my late 50s) and I said, “having the 60 minutes of walking be over”

So that’s kind of where I am with that

[Anonymous]

Both. Working out maintains my weight and it keeps my body fit. Cardio is terrific. Swimming is great. I don't go crazy but it is instrumental in keeping my body in good physical shape as I age into my late 40s. I do feel more spry and capable than I otherwise would.

[Anonymous]

No, I watch my diet. I workout to stay healthy.

[Anonymous]

I don't have weight issues, but I do count aesthetics as one of the reasons why I work out.

[Anonymous]

Light exercise such as walking is extremely regulation for your brain, mood and hormones.

[Anonymous]

Health. And more regular weight training now that I’m 40 and need to gain muscle mass. I used to lift occasionally, and a trainer told me I really should be lifting almost every day.

[Anonymous]

I'm someone who likes intense cardio. Working out makes you by hungrier. However it improves your heart, breathing, mood. I find my anxiety is a lot worse if I can't work out for a couple weeks.

Weightloss is primarily diet, but overall health needs exercise.

[Anonymous]

Exercise for health, cut calories for weight loss

[Anonymous]

I am on Ozempic to manage diabetes. I do cardio and strength training for health and to retain muscle. I can go for an entire day without feeling any urge to eat but that would not be good health wise.

[Anonymous]

I have to work out and eat carefully (1500-1800 calories) to keep from gaining. I still need to lose more weight, but I am just trying to maintain for now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am on Ozempic to manage diabetes. I do cardio and strength training for health and to retain muscle. I can go for an entire day without feeling any urge to eat but that would not be good health wise.

Suuuure Jan

[Anonymous]

I lift and do stair climber both to maintain muscle as I age. Use it or lose it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Health. And more regular weight training now that I’m 40 and need to gain muscle mass. I used to lift occasionally, and a trainer told me I really should be lifting almost every day.

I'm surprised a trainer told you every day (unless they were looking for you to pay them every day).