I recently met a lady in her mid-40s who looked slim and fit. When I complimented her on her wonderful figure, she said that she'd just lost 50 pounds over the

I recently met a lady in her mid-40s who looked slim and fit. When I complimented her on her wonderful figure, she said that she'd just lost 50 pounds over the past twelve months by walking 4 miles every day. So I tried it. I freed up time (two hours everyday) that I can dedicate to just walking. I've been walking everyday for two hours for a few weeks now. I listen to podcasts and audiobooks to make the time fly. When the music is good, I even jog a little. I also add a little weight to my backpack each week for added resistance. I do a light stretch before and after the walk - in particular the glute, hamstring, and calf muscles. And I try to be good about drinking enough water during the day. I've lost between 5-7 pounds of weight and a bunch of fat is no longer there. My back feels much much stronger than it has in a while. My jawline is starting to show. The best part about the walking is that I can do it everyday. I'm never so sore that I have to take a day's break. Super easy and effective. That said, I do take one day a week off from walking for a yoga class.