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Get In Shape - Walking To Lose Weight

Getting Started

Let's assume you are overweight and your goal is to lose 30 lbs. over the next few months. If you haven't done much exercise lately I recommend a visit to your doctor and talk to him about your plans to get in shape.

You should also have an idea of the kind of foods to eat and those to avoid from now on. This isn't a diet - it's a life style change. And walking is one of the more enjoyable exercises you can do to help you reach your goal!

Why Walk?

Well, our bodies are made for walking! It's a natural exercise that does not put too much strain on your muscles and skeletal structure. But you still get the benefits you would from a more vigorous exercise like running. Here are a few of the many benefits you can look forward to when you start your walking to lose weight program.

• You burn off calories on a regular basis

• Walking every day is easy to do. Even in winter if you dress correctly.

• You'll find that your energy level increases

• Like many people who exercise often, you'll sleep better

• You will have lower levels of stress

Here's a brief video on exercise walking

Click twice on the arrow-head to start...

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How Did Jane Lose Weight?

Here are some of the things you can do as well. Check out the tools that Jane uses that helped her lose 20lbs.

Things she does...		Tools she uses...
Follows these walking tips: Keeps a good posture, with her back straight Tries to include a hill on her regular walking route Has a good pair of walking shoes Often goes walking with her friends Tries to walk for at least one hour most days of the week Makes walking a priority in her life Schedules annual visits with her physician		1. Tracks her walking progress in a personalized walking log. Click here to find out more 2. She follows a healthy eating plan from the Diet Solution program Click here to find out more 3. Jane uses a pedometer to record the number of paces she goes when she does her walks.

 

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