Walking to Lose Weight Works

Walking continues to dominate the world of weight loss because of it's many advantages.

Results from the Consumer Reports' research study of successful reducers (see Research below for why the people who keep off weight, keep it off ) has walking topping the list of the most popular exercise. Most walkers do other forms of exercise as well during the week but consider walking to lose and control weight as their main focus.

Number one reason for this result, I imagine, is that walking is easy, doesn't require special tools, clothes or venues, to at least get started. When you begin a weight loss program it really helps to get going so easily. Another plus for walking is that you can do it alone or with others.You don't need an expert for advice unless you have medical issues. Also generally you can start without spending much money.

Walking is the ultimate fun method of losing weight and maintaining weight loss. There is no one way of anything which fits everyone best but there is a fun way for most. I like to walk where I feel comfortable and have a good time. I also like to make changes occasionally which add enough difference to avoid getting into a too easy routine which means less weight loss.

10 Ways to Add In Fun:

There is not only one way of making walking effective for weight loss and at the same time, fun for you. There are infinite variations of walking to lose weight which can be streamlined to suit you. Other people have their idea of what is fun but ultimately the fun is up to you. Make walking every day a game. Challenge yourself to find new or varied ways to make walking fun. As the fun increases, the walking increases, the weight loss increases...

Some feel that walking is boring. It can be if you let it, so take responsibility and add in the fun yourself. Check out Walking to Lose Weight on Facebook. for lots of up to date information, fun and notification of freebies.

Look for local walking groups- check the local paper, council, chemist or library for information.

Walk differently. Find your favourite path. I am an urban walker and enjoy the challenge of finding different routes to keep me interested, and learn more about my area.

Borrow a dog and take it for a walk. Or take an imaginary dog with you.

Walk at a zoo.

Do a 'progressive' walk by of friends, adding as you go.

Keep walking shoes in your car for spontaneous walks.

Think or dream about buying somewhere gorgeous and close by. Look for an open house sales opportunity in this area. Walk around to get a 'feel' of the neighborhood. Look for potential views.

Find or be a friend with a Wii console and play Sports or try Wii Fit.

Add yourself to Twitter and tell other walkers about your progress. See what others are tweeting. Search the Twitter feed. See the search results for walking to lose weight on Twitter further down this lens.

Twitter me @walk2loseweight.

Blog or create a Squidoo lens about your favourite walk.