Walking to lose weight

[Anonymous]

NP. My neighborhood is super hilly so I hope I’m getting some of the same treadmill incline benefits. I walk 45-60 minutes daily. I do it mainly for the exercise benefits, not because I think it would help me lose weight. To do that I’d have to give up ice cream and I’m just not ready to do that. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get a Fitbit or Apple Watch. Life changing.

I agree with this, but it really depends on the person. For me, my Apple Watch keeps me accountable and I enjoy competing for a personal best. If one of my arrows is suddenly pointing downwards I ramp up my workouts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP. My neighborhood is super hilly so I hope I’m getting some of the same treadmill incline benefits. I walk 45-60 minutes daily. I do it mainly for the exercise benefits, not because I think it would help me lose weight. To do that I’d have to give up ice cream and I’m just not ready to do that. Sigh.

Actually you're getting even more benefits than someone on a level 10 incline on treadmill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP. My neighborhood is super hilly so I hope I’m getting some of the same treadmill incline benefits. I walk 45-60 minutes daily. I do it mainly for the exercise benefits, not because I think it would help me lose weight. To do that I’d have to give up ice cream and I’m just not ready to do that. Sigh.

Actually you're getting even more benefits than someone on a level 10 incline on treadmill.

How so?

[Anonymous]

But how to you keep up daily walking, given our climate??

I love to walk in the spring and fall, but once the humidity starts, I can't bear it.

[Anonymous]

Get good shoes--don't just walk in regular old sneakers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But how to you keep up daily walking, given our climate??

I love to walk in the spring and fall, but once the humidity starts, I can't bear it.

NP. The humidity doesn't bother me, as long as I slow my pace, and don't go walking mid-day. Summer evenings, even after dark, are my favorite. I love the sound of nighttime bugs and frogs, etc.

However, once it's below 45 degrees, I cannot bear it. Even with layers on. I do not like the cold.