Question Hello, I am just curious about something.
I have always done a little exercising, I lift weights and stretch, along with crunches. (3-5 times a week on average) I am also fairly active with daily activities, cleaning etc.
Recently my husband and I have been walking alot, a pedometer says I am walking about 9000 steps a day. (maybe more, we just got them) Our walks are on hilled roads, so they really use the muscle power at times.
I am a female,26 years old 5'6 145 pounds. I eat a regular diet, not too much fat etc.
Since my husband and I have been walking I have noticed the pound or two I sometimes gained from over indulging is non existant. I may have even lost a couple pounds.
I have been eating the same sometimes even more. Can walking really be this good for maintaning and losing weight?
Thanks.
AnswerHello,
YES! Walking can definitely help you to maintain and/or lose weight. It is one of the best forms of exercise and can really help you to burn calories and stay in shape if you do it on a regular basis! Check out this web site for some tips and info on walking.
http://www.thewalkingsite.com/index.html
You can check this site to find out how many calories you are actually burning while walking.
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.html
Thanks,
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net
