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I lost 15 lbs. in Four Months Just from Walking
And here’s how you can, too.
Walking is the most underrated form of exercise.
For years, when I did have time to exercise, I always sought out activities that made me sweat, like running, lifting weights, or a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout class. However, I would only have the time and energy to go twice a week, and it was hard for me to stay consistent.
Having to rush home after work, change clothes, drive across town in rush hour traffic to a gym or class, and then come home, shower, and cook dinner was honestly more exhausting than my workouts were.
In 2022, when I first got sober, my anxiety was at an all-time high. I worked a full-time desk job, and it became more challenging for me to sit and focus with all the thoughts and feelings I was dealing with in my personal life. One of the coping mechanisms my therapist and I came up with when I was overwhelmed and anxious was going for a walk.
“Even if it is just a quick five-minute walk around your building,” she would remind me. “Moving your body, feeling the sun on your face, and breathing fresh air will make you feel better.”
She could not have been more right. Five- to ten-minute walks quickly turned into 20-minute walks, which turned into…
