Monday, April 13, 2009

Walking for Weight Loss " A Walk a Day Keeps the Fat Away

By Thong M. Dao

Do you feel like you're on an endless weight loss cycle? Losing weight, gaining weight back, losing again, a continuous up and down scale. Many folks share the same problem.

Break that cycle and grab a hold of the rope of discipline. Stay away form junk food and keep on your workout program. That's right. The weight fluctuation is our fault.

Folks have a misconception that once they lose weight successfully, they think that they won't gain weight any further, no matter what they do. This is totally untrue! Even after we have lost weight successfully, we will have to follow the same diet and exercise routine to maintain that weight.

If you do not want to go to the gym, fine. Then walk to lose weight and maintain the weight you've lost. Here are 3 "weight loss by walking" tips.

1. Visit your doctor: Before starting your walking schedule, it's advisable that you visit your doctor.

He will give you advice on a proper walking plan according to your health conditions. For example, if you have bad knees, he may suggest swimming in stead of walking.

2. Track your steps: Walking for weight loss requires you to know exactly how much it takes (i.e. how many steps a day). It's impossible to know if you walk one mile today and a half tomorrow. The best way to find out is to purchase a pedometer.

They are not very expensive and you can find one at most local stores. Pedometers will help us count our steps. This way we know how many steps are needed everyday to lose fat effectively.

Just stick to your "losing weight by walking" plan and you'll feel much better!

3. Put on the right clothes: walking for weight loss won't be an enjoyable experience unless we put on loose-fitting trousers that allow free movement of limbs. Don't wear any tight-fitting dress that makes us uneasy.

Shoes, we all have shoes. However, flip-flops are not athlete shoes. Wearing comfortable well-fitting athlete shoes will allow you to enjoy walking without hurting yourself.

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