The Reasons to Consider Walking
I was pretty bummed about the idea of having to give up my car when I moved to a city. Then again, there was a hidden benefit that I never realized existed. People here are slimmer.
Do we eat healthier foods? Perhaps to an extent, though the city is filled with delicious pizza restaurants, burger joints, and other unhealthy food genres that seem to attract very many patrons on a regular basis.
The answer definitely has something to do with a small daily activity that has a profound impact on weight loss. This activity is walking. No one really drives a car here, which requires most people to walk in order to get from one place to another.
Whether someone's walking to a friend, their job, the subway, or more, it's not at all uncommon to spend a lot of time walking through the course of a day. People don't blink at the thought of walking a mile to get somewhere.
While it's more convenient to drive, the walker has burned calories in the process, not to mention the fact that such physical activity is always a good means of staying in shape.
They say that every mile walked will burn somewhere between 50 and 60 calories. That's the equivalent of 7 grams of fat, which really adds up over time. Walk this distance both ways, and you'll definitely begin to see some benefits over time.
Doing so really only takes a few extra minutes, and there are other benefits as well. It's nice to be outside, and you'll be keeping your legs fresh in general.
Some people have short attention spans and may have difficulty walking instead of driving. Replace your car radio with an MP3 player and some headphones, or make a phone call to keep you occupied as you walk.
Try walking in place of driving once daily and watch the results as they add up over time. This isn't an overnight miracle cure, but a steady habit such as this one will definitely prove its worth. - 17273
Do we eat healthier foods? Perhaps to an extent, though the city is filled with delicious pizza restaurants, burger joints, and other unhealthy food genres that seem to attract very many patrons on a regular basis.
The answer definitely has something to do with a small daily activity that has a profound impact on weight loss. This activity is walking. No one really drives a car here, which requires most people to walk in order to get from one place to another.
Whether someone's walking to a friend, their job, the subway, or more, it's not at all uncommon to spend a lot of time walking through the course of a day. People don't blink at the thought of walking a mile to get somewhere.
While it's more convenient to drive, the walker has burned calories in the process, not to mention the fact that such physical activity is always a good means of staying in shape.
They say that every mile walked will burn somewhere between 50 and 60 calories. That's the equivalent of 7 grams of fat, which really adds up over time. Walk this distance both ways, and you'll definitely begin to see some benefits over time.
Doing so really only takes a few extra minutes, and there are other benefits as well. It's nice to be outside, and you'll be keeping your legs fresh in general.
Some people have short attention spans and may have difficulty walking instead of driving. Replace your car radio with an MP3 player and some headphones, or make a phone call to keep you occupied as you walk.
Try walking in place of driving once daily and watch the results as they add up over time. This isn't an overnight miracle cure, but a steady habit such as this one will definitely prove its worth. - 17273
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