Endorphins and weight loss.

Stilettoscot · 12th June 2008, 04:33

There was a thread, somewhere here, that mentioned the release of endorphins in your body (caused, in his case, by wearing heels) resulted in weight loss for him.
I was just insanely curious about this, as since I "re-started" heeling again 2+ months back, I've lost 27lbs, and hopefully will be dropping another 15.
I know I LIKE the thrill and excitement of wearing heels (especially outside), but I had no idea it helped lose weight...
This true?

fastfreddy2 · 12th June 2008, 10:07

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Originally Posted by Stilettoscot

I've lost 27lbs,

Sounds like a leg fell off?

Well done. That's very impressive given such a short time..... I suspect though, like me, it's lost because you may be doing more walking now?

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Stilettoscot · 12th June 2008, 15:07

Could be! :) I am sure the cobbler who changed the tips on a couple my heels didn't mind the extra business..

roniheels · 13th June 2008, 01:06

I used to go for long walks in high heels at night when I was younger and it kept the weight off of me. I do need to start doing that again. I heard the extra effort it takes to walk in higher heels does burn more calories. It seems to make sense.

fastfreddy2 · 13th June 2008, 10:41

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Originally Posted by roniheels

I heard the extra effort it takes to walk in higher heels does burn more calories. It seems to make sense.

I'd tend to agree with that notion.

Certainly, my calf and tummy muscles feel like they've had a work out with walking just a mile in heels. When wearing trainers or 'proper' walking boots, I have to walk over 3 miles to even feel like I've made any effort at all.

While out again last night (again local, in daylight), my walking friend kindly informed me I needed to walk faster. Seems she wants me to get my heart rate up .... and I can only do that by moving more quickly than I do at the moment. This coming from someone wearing flats....

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Stilettoscot · 17th June 2008, 16:27

I guess this is accurate. Last night I practiced for 2+ hours in my new 5.5" stilettos, and could only walk about 200' each time before getting out of grace and needing to rest.
Good workout.

JNR · 18th June 2008, 13:38

That's a start. Soon, you will be able to walk a lot further until walking in heels that high will be natureal. Just keep it up and enjoy the practice sessions. LOL

fastfreddy2 · 22nd June 2008, 14:53

Thursday last, did 3 miles in 4" heels in just about an hour. Was a brisk walk, mostly in daylight but was very late in the evening, so almost no-one around.

Believe me, was serious 'get fit' exercise.

Stilettoscot · 22nd June 2008, 16:34

4 hours at a techno club last night in 5" heels had to have burned some calories, too..LOL

roniheels · 23rd June 2008, 01:42

Yes, dancing in 5" stiletto high heels for four hours will burn calories and give you a fun workout. I have done it twice and it was fun both times.