Comments on: Walking Can be the First Step Toward Weight Loss

By: Carmen

Carmen — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:20:48 +0000

I absolutely agree with Steve’s motto, start low, go slow. Anytime that I’ve had an injury, if I try to get back too fast, I end up sidelined again.

Kalisa, to answer your question, walking is good for asthmatics – especially if they take their inhalers, and use their preventative meds. It’s easier on the lungs than running. I’d have your husband try short walks and gradually increase the length of time.

By: Headless Mom

Headless Mom — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:31:08 +0000

Walking is my exercise of choice. I live in a hilly neighborhood so I can tailor my route to include lots of up and down-when I’m in good shape, or straight across the hills when I’ve been slacking off and need to work back up. Sometimes I add spurts of running to up the cardio. I love to walk through the neighborhoods and see the houses, too!

By: Steve Parker, M.D.

Steve Parker, M.D. — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:12:53 +0000

This is inspirational, Carmen.—-I had run a couple marathons in my early 30s, then laid off the exercise routine almost entirely for about three years – I needed to spend more time with my family, helping out around the house, etc. Getting back into exercise is tough! I tried jogging a half mile and ended up with a muscle strain that sidelined me for a week. So how did I ease back into exercise? Walking! My motto now is: “Start low, go slow.” Increase your workload every 1-2 weeks.—-Steve

By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:08:47 +0000

Great post. Walking is so great for your body and mind!

And yes, walking is a great way to get in shape. I have been walking for 20 years, and walking has always been the exercise that got me back into shape when I had been slacking off a bit, which happened once in a while over the years…

I have a toddler and put him in his stroller whenever I can. And you are right, walking with your spouse is a great way to catch up!

By: Kalisa

Kalisa — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:53:13 +0000

I’m totally going to start walking when I get all the surgeries on my feet finished. I’m hoping to get my husband to do it with me. He uses his asthma as an excuse. Do you find that your kids w/ asthma can keep up with you?

By: Annika

Annika — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:33:29 +0000

Walking’s been my first step too. I’ve been amazed at how quickly my endurance has built up – I haven’t lost much weight yet, but I can hike further than I would have imagined possible just a few months ago.