Walking and Weight Loss
December 12, 2006 by Mohamed
Filed under Weight Loss
Over the years, I’ve tried many weight loss programs and exercises — however none worked until I decided that I needed to make lifestyle changes. Today, thanks to some “tough” words from my doctor I’ve managed to loose 100lbs. Getting the weight off was difficult at first. It wasn’t easy cutting back on foods that I enjoyed — then there was the exercise.
You see, no matter how much you cut back exercise is a must. But exercise doesn’t mean having to go to the gym and sweat till you drop.
For me, walking and weight loss wend hand-in-hand. It may seem too simple to be true, but I have more success losing weight and keeping weight off through a walking program than I do on a structured exercise program.
During lunch, I would go out for a 30 minute walk — whether it was indoors or outdoors. When I lived in Edmonton, AB, I used to work in an office tower that was connected to several other towers and shopping centers through walkways — so walking indoors during the winter was no problem, and even during the summer when it was too hot to walk made it easy to get regular, daily exercise.
Once I made the walking and weight loss connection, the rest was easy. I just started a simple walking program that consisted of taking a relaxing walk at least three times each week. I made sure to eat breakfast and to eat small meals throughout the day. I also avoided eating after eight o’clock in the evening. Within a few weeks, I found myself proving the walking and weight loss connection.
Besides walking I also used my stationary cycle — to this day, I still use the cycle for atleast 20 minutes per day 3-5 times per week.
What helped me the most? I would have to say walking. I walked every day for a minimum of 30 minutes. Unfortunately in my job now, and where I live walking is a little more difficult (winter months it tends to rain all day, every day). I don’t work in an office tower any more, so getting out at lunch when it’s pouring is a little more difficult — but I use my stationary cycle almost every day!
Enjoy!
Regards,
Mohammed
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