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Weight Loss Through Walking
No
one really likes the thought of exercising
to lose weight. Just the thought of seeing
someone pumping iron, doing aerobics, while
sweating profusely is enough to make anyone
turn away. It doesn't have to be that way
though. One of the greatest and simplest
forms of weight loss is walking. Think about
this for a minute.
- Walking is
something we do every day of our lives. We
don't need to learn how to do it.
- Walking is inexpensive. No having to buy
special food, pills, or liquids. You don't
have to purchase exercise equipment, or join
an expensive health club.
- Walking does so much more than just help
you lose weight. It helps with your overall
fitness.
- Walking is peaceful and can be a lot of
fun.
When you decide
to begin walking to lose those added pounds,
there are only a few things to keep in mind.
Buy a good pair
of walking shoes. Your feet will love you
for this! Don't just throw on an old pair of
10 year old sneakers and begin walking 2
miles. You will regret it by the time your
finished. Spend $40 or so and get yourself a
nice pair of shoes to walk in. It's money
well spent.
Be sure to wear
a good thick pair of socks. It will help
keep your feet even more comfortable. Also
wear loose fitting clothing. If you try
walking 2 miles in a tight fitting pair of
pants, you may look good doing it, but you
won't be feeling very good at the end of
your walk.
Take a personal
radio or CD player with you. Have a good set
of headphones that stay on your head. Enjoy
yourself while walking and losing weight.
One of the most
important keys to walking and losing weight
is to take it slowly. Don't try to overdo it
and walk 5 miles your first few days, or
weeks. Start out with a mile, or even less
if necessary. Gradually work your way up to
longer distances.
Pace yourself
while walking. If you feel you're starting
to get out of breath, stop for a while. You
don't have to walk fast or jog to lose
weight. Simply by walking a nice pace will
give you surprising results.
Walk for at
least 20-30 minutes at a time. If you only
walk for 10 minutes, you're not going to see
much in the way of weight loss. You need to
walk for 30 minutes to get your heart rate
up and body working. Also, try to walk at
least 4 times a week. Every other day is
good. Walking can be done in your
neighborhood or in a nice local park. You
can enjoy your surroundings and listen to
your favorite music. 30 minutes will fly by
before you know it.
Keep track of
your weight loss with a good set of scales
at home. By walking 2 miles, 3-4 times a
week, you should begin seeing results within
a week or two. By the end of a month you
will be shocked at the pounds your body is
losing. Walking is by far the easiest and
most beneficial way to weight loss there is.
It's natures way of keeping us all
healthier.
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