Losing pounds by walking

A good way to exercise and lose weight is by walking. Yes, you may be thinking, I've heard that before, but doubt that it's gonna work for me....

Hey, it just might! But you have got to try it for two or three weeks and see for yourself. It does work. An extreme example is this 39-year-old guy who's walking from California to New York. This guy admitted that he has dropped quite a few pounds since he started and is determined to see his project through and finish the remaining 600-mile lap to New York. But he's living proof that walking is a great way to lose pounds.

I've lost pounds by walking a lot, even though I didn't consider it as an exercise regimen during a European vacation, where I visited England, France, Italy, Germany, and Holland. There was so much to see and do, and often, the best way to get around was walking. To that end, I've logged miles touring museums, monuments, churches, historic homes and gardens, and stores. By the time I returned home, I had lost over 20 pounds, although I ate a lot of different foods and sampled dozens of desserts.

Best of all, walking doesn't require special equipment, such as bikes or skis. All you need is a good, comfortable pair of walking shoes and the motivation to go out there and just do it. You'll eat and sleep better and lose weight.