Walking for Weight Loss
Author:  Team WLV    Source: WeightLossVillage.com   12 June 2014

Move it to lose it applies again.    A good walking regiment can definitely help you lose pounds and inches depending on the duration, intensity and what you are eating.

Fewer calories consumed through healthy dietary changes generally promote more efficient weight loss when added to physical activity such as walking.

Right about now the excuses have started. Please quiet the excuses and take control.  

When you add as little as 30 minutes of brisk walking into your day you could be burning in the area of 150 calories a day? (To lose a pound a week you need to eliminate 500 calories a day). It is best to walk 30 minutes at one time; however it is also beneficial if you break it into 10 minute time intervals.   Just get moving.

The best benefits from exercise will be achieved with moderate to vigorous intensity.

Actions:    Greater Intensity and Greater Time Spent
Results:    More Calories Burned – More Weight Loss
Balance:   Balance is important to remove your risk of soreness, injury and burnout.

New to Exercise:  start out at a light intensity and gradually build to the moderate or vigorous intensity suggested.

Keep up the good work.   It is generally more important once you’ve gotten rid of the unwanted weight and inches to keep up the exercise as this will help you maintain it and keep the pounds and inches from coming back.   Studies confirm people who maintain their weight loss over long term are people who get regular physical activity. Please keep up the walking and of course make sure you also follow a healthy diet.

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