Question 1

what are things i can do to lose weight by walking?

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It is approximately: 100 calories per mile ; 3, 500 calories per pound.

Question 2

is it possible to lose weight by walking an hour a day?

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Walking off weight: Hours! weight loss needs caloric reduction as well! try starting with 30minutes of walking and  adding a minute every walk to build up to over an hour. If you are already walking over an hour, carry a back back or weights.

Question 3

can you lose weight by walking in the winter the same as in the summer time?

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Walking is a good: exercise any time of year.  You will sweat more in the summer so that may make it marginally more beneficial.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

is it possible to lose weight by walking/ jogging 4 miles a day. i keep reading articles saying you do not.

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Depends: That is excellent exercise especially if you did 2 miles twice a day. If you combine that with 6 healthy meals, a good night sleep, and stress reduction and persist  at it you certainly are likely to lose weight and gain muscle.  Read kelly mcgonigal's the will power instinct, 2012 to increase your ability to stay on a healthy path.

Question 5

hola .. is it good to lose weight by walking ..with respect to the diet.. is it a good sport or not.. and what about the timing..thx all?

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Yes!: Google 10, 000 steps a day.  There's a multitude of info out there regarding the benefits of walking.  If you use a walking program for weight loss you must be up to 15, 000 steps a day.  Get a pedometer!

Question 6

if i walk 90 min. will i lose weight?

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Exercise for weight : If you are overeating it is virtually impossible to exercise for weight loss! a typical fast food meal of fries, burger and shake can exceed 1200 calories which, wven with intense exercise would take 6 hours to burn of with just exercise. Exercise control over what you eat.

Question 7

will walking 2.5 miles a day help me lose weight?

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Exercise: That will burn about 250 calories per day. The bottom line is that the calories you burn each day will  need to exceed the calories that you consume. I heartily encourage you to do that walking Take care.

Question 8

how long do you have to walk a day to lose weight?

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Walking of weight: Hours! weight loss needs caloric reduction as well! try starting with 30minutes of walking and  adding a minute every walk to build up to over an hour. If you are already walking over an hour, carry a back back or weights.

Question 9

will i lose weight if i walk 30 minutes a day at  3mph?

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Exercise & weight: Very likely, yes.  Effective weight loss is found when one combines a high protein, low calorie diet with good regular moderate exercise.  Walking is ideal. The issue is that you must be walking fast enough to get your heart rate to about 120 BPM and keep it there for at least 20 to 30 minutes. This form of exercise then leads to burning off of fat and excess sugars.

Question 10

can you let me know how many miles to walk to lose weight?

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Miles not the answer: It may help if u do not consume more calories/day. The exercise is good but not enough. U need a healthy diet and b sure u do not increase intake. A structured exercise program as ell as decreased caloric will help. It come of slowly but b patient.And consistent. There r many portable apps 4 phones to keep track of exercise, calories burned as well as calories u consume. Keep log up with exer/bite.

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