Should You Add Walking to Your Weight Loss Program?
Everyone who has ever started a weight loss program knows that to be successful, exercise has to be part of your plan. Sure, you can lose weight strictly by dieting and cutting your calories. However, if you don’t incorporate regular exercise into your program to lose weight, by the time you’ve lost the pounds, you’ll surely begin to notice an unsightly lack of tone in a variety of places. Arms, legs and your waistline will be smaller, but skin hanging off your body in a wrinkly mess is definitely not what you want. If you don’t include exercise in your weight loss program it will also take longer for you to reach your goal. You’ll also lose out on the benefits to your overall health.
The diet industry inundates us with ads about how this or that diet will help you reach your body weight goal. This results in many dieters being adverse to the idea of exercise because they don’t believe it’s necessary. Even though you may realize that a sedentary lifestyle contributed to your weight gain it may be difficult to change your habits. In order to sustain your weight loss you have to change your mindset toward exercise.
Exercise isn’t a torment. It’s easy to find excuses for why you can’t take up some form of exercise. You don’t have time. You don’t like workouts. You can go on and on. That’s where walking comes in. It is easy to do and can help any dieter with weight loss.
Walking for just 15 minutes, twice a day, can burn 400-500 calories. It also provides significant health benefits, particularly to your cardiovascular health. This doesn’t include that you’ll also be toning your muscles all along the way. Weight loss experts generally agree that walking for just 4-5 days a week provides you all of these health benefits in addition to losing weight. This also means that your 1800 calorie diet is now effectively a 1300-1400 calorie diet. So taking up walking as part of your weight loss program is a one two punch!
The problem with modern life is that we are all so used to driving everywhere. With the rising price of gas a concern for everyone, think of walking as an easy and economical form of saving money. It’s also a wonderful way for you to get into the shape you desire.
There are so many opportunities for walking that you may have missed out on in the past. Not only will these opportunities add miles to your exercise program, they will allow you to feel better and get a little fresh air while you lose weight.
Let’s say you need a half gallon of milk from the corner store that’s just a couple of blocks away. Instead of driving, walk! Not only will you get some exercise you’ll get to know your neighborhood better.
Want to visit a friend that lives just a short distance away? Walk! Maybe if you walk over to their house they might take up walking with you and you both can work on your weight lose programs together.
Instead of the elevator at work, take the stairs. If you want to drive somewhere, drive to the park and take a 15-30 minute walk. While you’re getting your exercise, you also have a chance to enjoy the scenery. Take your dog for a walk. Go to the mall and walk from one end to the other and back. You don’t need to spend money, just window shop if you like. If you’re accustomed to driving to pick the kids up from school, if it’s not too far away consider walking. Your kids will love it and it will give you some time to talk with them. It’s also a good way to get them into the habit of walking.
It’s easy to see how that there are dozens of opportunities for walking that you can implement for your weight loss program. In fact, it’s a good idea to make a list of such activities. Don’t use inclement weather as an excuse. Just use an indoor venue, such as the mall, an art museum or a large city library.
Almost anyone can make use of the walking for weight loss concept. It’s easy and inexpensive and can be quickly added to any weight loss program. The great thing about walking is you can start out as slowly as you need to, and build up your distance over a period of weeks. This is an exercise program that almost everyone can put to use every day. The great thing about it is you’ll get in shape in no time. It’s time for you to reach your weight loss goal. Start walking today!
Wil Dieck is the founder of the personal transformation technology known as Total Mind Therapy . You can contact Wil by e-mail or by calling (800) 989-6570.
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