Walking for Weight Loss
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Guide
Walking for Weight Loss
Walking is one of the easiest ways to add exercise to your weight loss plan. Find out more about how walking burns calories and how to start fitness walking for weight loss.
- How to Walk Off Weight
- 30 Day Quick Start for Beginner Walkers
- Am I Walking Enough to Lose Weight?
- Treadmill Walking Weight Loss Plan
Calorie Calculators
Find out how many calories you burn in walking and other activity, and how many you should be eating for weight loss or weight maintenance. You can use the food calories and exercise tools at Calorie Count Plus to find the calories for each food item and keep a daily food and exercise log.
- Calories Per Day Calculator
- Walking Calorie Calculator
- Pedometer Calorie and Distance Calculator
- Walking Calorie and Distance Calculator
- Calorie Count Plus
Diet and Nutrition Tools
Stay on track with these tools to help you eat better while losing excess weight.
- 1200 and 1500 Calorie Diets
- Dietary Guidelines USDA
- Diet and Exercise Charting Tools
- How Much in a Serving? Rules of Thumb
- Decoding Food Nutrition Labels
- Healthy Recipes for Walkers
- Best Choices for Fast Food
- Walk of Life 10-Week Walking and Weight Loss Program
Workouts
Brisk walking for 30-60 minutes per day can make the difference for health and weight loss. Vary your workouts to keep it interesting and challenge your body to boost your metabolism.
Plus Size Exercise Clothing
Wearing the right walking clothing will increase your comfort, prevent chafing, and keep you dry. Avoid denim and cotton. It is worthwhile to invest in sweat-wicking clothes and undergarments that will support your chest and prevent chafing.
Eating for Energy
Don't workout on empty, but know how to give yourself the right fuel to build healthy lean muscle.
