News on Youtube Dec 30 2017

How Much You Should Walk to Lose Weight

Understanding Weight Loss

Exercise is something we'd all like to do.

But, actually making the move to get outside and walk to lose weight is a completely different matter.

Walking is enjoyable for most people, easy on your joints

and one of the safest forms of exercise.

Many people find they can stick to a walking program long term which is essential for weight

maintenance.

Today I would like to answers your three questions.

First, how much you should walk to lose weight?

Second, How Long Will it Take Me to Lose 20 Pounds?

And the last one is, How Often Should I Walk?

Let's start with how much you should walk to lose weight?

If you plan to lose 20 pounds by walking alone,

try to burn at least 250 extra calories during your walk per day.

For example, if you weigh 160 pounds you'd have to walk at least 40 minutes per day

at a pace of 4 miles per hour to lose ½ pound per week.

I hope you understand how much you should walk to lose weight.

How Long Will it Take Me to Lose 20 Pounds?

At a weight loss rate of ½ -1 pound per week, it will likely take you at least 20 weeks

to lose 20 pounds.

Losing weight at this pace is safe and will help you keep the weight off long term.

To accomplish a weight loss of ½ - 1 pound per week

try to burn an extra 250-500 calories per day by walking.

If you find you're not burning this many calories by walking alone,

simply reduce your calorie intake through diet in addition to walking.

How Often Should I Walk?

If you're a beginner, start by walking 3 days per week for at least 15-20 minutes.

Gradually increase the frequency and duration of your walks until you are walking 30-60

minutes per day,

most days of the week.

To help keep your walks enjoyable try alternate walking indoors with walking outdoors,

watching television during your walks, or listening to music or a book on tape with

headphones.

For most people it's not walking they dislike, but becoming bored during the walk.

Work walking into your regular routine and make it

a priority.