Weight Loss Tip #74 – Walk for 20 minutes before dinner

If you are trying to lose weight, walking for 20-minutes half an hour before dinner may help you drop those kilos. It is an excellent way to rev up your metabolism and burn off those extra calories. When you walk, your appetite is also diminished due to elevation in body temperature. Walking a few steps before dinner also allows your body to use the stored fat to fuel your workout. According to a study of 10 obese women conducted at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, 20 minutes of walking increased sensations of fullness as effectively as a light meal.

If you are walking for weight loss, it is important that you walk at a pace where breathing becomes more difficult than normal and you can feel your heart pumping. It is also important to walk in the right manner with the correct posture. Moving your arms in the right manner and keeping your chin parallel to the ground is extremely important. Also, try and keep your elbows close to your body. Also, make sure that you do not walk on an empty stomach if you have diabetes as it is not very safe to exercise when your blood sugar levels are low. Also, read surprising benefits of walking a 100 steps after dinner.

However, combining exercise with a balanced diet will yield quicker, weight loss than walking alone. Boost your consumption of whole grains, fruits and vegetables and cut out refined sugars and fats for effective weight loss. Also, giving up just one treat a day, like a brownie or a pastry, can cut 100 calories a day from your diet. You may also want to know the calorie count of your favourite desserts.

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