How to Lose 50 Pounds by Walking

You might not think of walking as exercise, but walking every day will help you reach your goal weight. Walking is an accessible and low-impact exercise that reduces bad cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, improves mood and promotes weight loss. Use a pedometer and stopwatch to track your performance and set realistic goals. Losing 50 lbs. by walking takes a long-term commitment to a routine. Walking alone will not result in weight loss if you're consuming too many calories. Maximize the benefits of walking by reducing your daily intake of calories as well.

Things You'll Need

  • Pedometer
  • Stopwatch
  • Pen and paper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make a plan and stick to it. Having a regular exercise routine helps you lose weight. Aim for at least one hour of walking every day. You don't have to do all of the walking at once; you can break it up into smaller walks throughout the day if you prefer. Schedule walks using a day planner if you're busy to ensure you have adequate time for exercise.

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      Start at a comfortable pace and don't over-exert yourself. Focus on getting an hour of walking done every day for the first week or two to get you into a routine. Use the stopwatch and pedometer to determine how long it takes you to walk a mile and record the results.

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      Increase your pace. Look at your times from the previous week and set goals for improvement. Try to reduce the time it takes you to walk a mile by one minute every week. Record your results and don't get discouraged if you fail to meet your goals, keep trying.

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      Keep with it. Once you're able to walk a mile in 12 to 15 minutes improving your time becomes difficult. When you reach this point switch your goals from improving your times to working a solid routine. Focus on walking every day and maintaining consistent times until you reach your goal weight.