Weight Loss
Posted by: Janet Whalen on 
Sep 2nd, 2008 | 
Filed under: weight loss
Walk for Weight Loss
So you decided its time to lose some weight and get into shape. You get up early in the morning, energized to run 5 miles out of the gate. Wait, stop the insanity. Are you crazy? Start out slow and easy. Just walk out the door walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Yes, that’s it. Do this every day for a week. If you feel comfortable with this add five minutes to your walks for week 2 (total walking time 25 minutes). Keep adding 5 minutes until you are walking as long as desired. Your weight loss program is starting. Watch your posture and walk tall and fall into a natural stride.
Many people are actually dehydrated during the day because they do not drink enough water. Remember, to drink plenty of water before, during, and after walking. Developing a habit is a good way to start your fitness program. The toughest thing about starting a fitness weight loss program is developing a habit. Walking daily will help (a minimum of 5 days a week is a good goal). If you are walking to lose weight, you should walk a minimum of five days a week, 45 to 60 minutes at a steady pace..
Some simple tips and hints for walking for weight loss:
1. Before starting a walking program, check with your doctor.
2. Invest in good shoes pay attention to the fit and quality of your shoes.
3. Always warm up by walking at a slow or normal walking pace for five minutes before picking up the tempo of your workout.
4. Pay attention to your heart rate and breathing
5. Use good walking posture Keep your head up, back straight and abdomen flat.
6. Consider getting a pedometer to track the distance you’ve walked
7. Be sure to carry water if you’re walking long distances
8. Wear a hat with a brim and to apply sunscreen to exposed areas in the summer months.
9. Vary your route if you’re getting bored.
10. Keep your workout interesting. Find the solution that keeps you moving.
When you break it done, get back into shape is not the complicated. You burn up more calories than you take in. As part of the benefit, when you include exercise, you get into shape as well. If a daily fitness walk could be put in a pill, it would be one of the most popular prescriptions in the world.
It has so many health benefits. Walking can reduce the risk of many diseases. Combined with healthy eating, physical activity is key to any plan for long-lasting weight loss control. Keeping your weight within healthy limits can lower your risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and much more. If you want more specific information on a healthy weight loss program that is balanced, click on the banner at the top of the website.
Jan Whalen
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