By ALISON WRIGHT
Aim to lose one pound a week.
It's better to lose weight gradually and keep it off permanently.
Walking one mile burns 80 to 100 calories.
5 miles a day will burn 3500 calories a week - that's one pound of excess fat!
You don't need to walk 5 miles all in one go.
Split the distance into 2 or 3 short walks.
Walking burns almost as many calories as running.
It's a great way to start if you haven't exercised in years.
Build up your mileage slowly.
Start with just one mile a day.
You don't need any equipment.
Just a comfortable pair of shoes or trainers.
As you get stronger...
try to increase your walking pace.
You can vary your pace - warm up, then alternate 2 min fast, 2 min normal pace
Make your walks more challenging.
By adding hills!
Stay motivated by walking with friends
And taking the 9-week fat buster walking challenge!