A person
can easily lose a pound a week by eating 300 fewer calories
than are needed each day and by increasing physical activity
to burn an extra 200 calories each day.
The best
way to get started burning those extra calories is to walk.
Walking is easy, free, good for the heart, lungs, and bones,
plus walking is safe for most people. Battery-operated step-counters
(about a $20-$30 purchase) can help motivate you to walk an
extra 2,000 steps a day which is the equivalent of walking
a mile and burning 100 calories. If you’re not at the
point of purchasing a step counter, use the chart below to
help you roughly calculate the calories burned for different
activities. Consult with your doctor before beginning any
exercise program. |
