Think of it as a new hobby. Most walking to lose weight enthusiasts naturally collect friends, tools, books and magazines, favourite stores and websites. There is always the world of difference between your starting point and where you end up. As you become involved in what you are doing and aware of alternative options or ways which could be better then a positive flow of energy beckons you onward. Just adding the incentive to your walking program of new and invigorating ideas can gain extra walking time and weight loss.
Social walking groups and guided walks abound in most areas. In the city look for tourist routes or architectural walks. Check libraries, council or community service centres, tourist information, both in person and on the web. Websites do not always make the information you need readily available- what you are looking for may have different names, hidden links, be called something else.
If you are dragging yourself into clothes you don’t like, walking streets you don’t like, alone when you’d prefer company or vice versa, hating every minute, feeling angry or doubtful that you are achieving anything, then stop! Before you move further, what do you want? Do you really, really want this to work for you? A positive mental attitude is necessary for you to be successful with the long term program of calorie restriction and exercise. Weight loss programs such as Jennie Craig, Weight Watchers or The Biggest Loser, using Leslie Sansone’ walking dvds or joining a weight loss forum are all successful accessories because continuing to do something you hate is soul destroying and any tool which enables positive mental and physical application towards achieving weight loss is valuable.
Having accessories which support your intention of walking and walking, then doing some more, are a lifeline for most weight loss or health motivated walkers.
What appeals to one may be the antithesis of a good time for another, which is how finding a way which suits you can be the answer if you’re having problems dedicating the time to walking which weight loss requires.
When it comes to enjoying walking to lose weight everyone has their own way of doing it. Has the thought of getting into your brand new Gore-Tex Ecco shoes made the difference for you today? Sometimes it’s technology like the iPhone or latest Smart Phone with navigation and journaling capabilities. Others love the challenge and do half or full marathons. Nature lover? Easy, become a hiker.
Sometimes it’s as simple as walking out the door.
