Walking Attacks Obesity
Finding the Time to Walk is Benefical for Weight Loss
Walking for half an hour daily is stimulating for the whole body, including the mind and it uplifts the spirit. Walking gets the heart rate going, it puts fresh air into the lungs, which is then pumped through all of the cells in the body. it is an excellent form of exercise for losing weight.
The Benefits of a Daily Walk
People that walk daily have found:
- It clears the head
- It is great exercise
- Provides time alone
- It has emotional as well as physical benefits
- It is a time to enjoy the day
- A good form of stress release
- It is good for weight loss
The Rise in Obesity
Obesity is a real issue in the modern world. Statistics show that in the USA 8 out of 10 people over 25 are overweight. The World Health Organisation"s statistics for 2005 show that there were 1.6 billion overweight adults, and 400 million of them were obese.
The increase of convenient food, labour saving devices, motorised transport and far more people doing seated types of work means that people world wide are getting fatter.
Making Walking Popular
The Australian Women's Weekly is hosting a World Wide Walk in hope to curb obesity by popularizing walking. World Wide Walk is a free initiative sponsored by the Federal Minister for Sport and Youth(Australia) Kate Ellis, and celebrities and sporting heroes who hope to inspire others to get up and walk.
Develop a Walking Routine
Driving from place to place and rushing around creates a hectic lifestyle. A walk slows down the pace, and provides an opportunity to appreciate present time. Finding the time to take a walk and making it part of a regular routine is worth the effort, even if it means getting up an extra half hour earlier and walking at sunrise. it will enhance the whole day with magic!
Take a walk at lunch as opposed to sitting indoors or eating a sandwich at the computer. It is another way to stimulate the creative juices and have a much more productive afternoon.
Walking Enhances Fitness
People find that their usual walk is as effective as a workout in the gym. Amanda Keller from Sydney breakfast radio has found that walking her Staffie-cattledog cross is the perfect reason she needs to get out and refresh herself after her early morning radio show. “It clears your head and you never regret having done it. As long as you walk regularly, you don’t have to launch into a full-on jog for it to be effective.”
Amanda finds that she is much lighter and fitter than she was twenty years ago since exercising has become a major part of her life.
Walking Relieves Stress and Anxiety
Walking is an excellent form of stress release. When stress is held in the body, the body automatically prepares to face up to a dangerous situation. The blood is pumped to the heart and major organs, and if no action takes place this unused energy will cause chemical reactions, producing unwanted toxins in the body. Anxiety and stresses are part of a modern day life style so it is important to find an outlet for these chemicals.
Once the habit is made it will be hard to stop. But why stop something that is not only beneficial individually, but also makes a difference to the planet - by slowing the momentum of life down, and having time to appreciate the beauty that the world has to offer. Stroll around the town and observe the exquisiteness of the planet and feel how good it is!
Source
- The Australian Women's Weekly, (July 2009)
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