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Don't discount that walk in losing weight. I hear a lot about weight loss being mostly diet, and you can't outrun a cheeseburger, etc. But in reality, if you a
by derekp7 4y ago
Don't discount that walk in losing weight. I hear a lot about weight loss being mostly diet, and you can't outrun a cheeseburger, etc. But in reality, if you are around borderline eating 2000 calories per day, and if that walk burns an additional 300 calories, well 12 walks will cause a pound of weight loss. Plus, if you have free time to take a walk, that means you aren't using that time to snack either.
- coredog64 4y agoExercise has two additional weight loss benefits over just burning extra calories. Sustained activity cranks up your metabolism for a period afterwards, and additional muscle mass means you’re less likely to have extra calories go immediately to fat.
- edmundsauto 4y agoI’ve always read this but what is the magnitude of the effect size? Does it have other side effects like making you hungrier?
- BizarroLand 4y agoYes, but it is tied to the strenuousness of the exertion. HIIT or heavy weightlifting will boost your hunger quite a bit, but an hour long walk should have negligible effect.
- avinassh 4y agoBut walking is a cardio, it won't increase muscle mass, right?
- belmont_sup 4y agowalking and movement beyond what you’re used to will build muscle throughout your body, mainly lower half, to compensate for the increased activity.
- aaaaaaaaata 4y agoNot if you're already in good shape. For most people, walking multiple times a week where they weren't absolutely will.
- fdsffaef334 4y ago