the moderate workout group had about the same weight loss as women in the intense workout group.
Walking is especially valuable for people trying to avoid regaining lost weight. A study of 74 female dieters published in the Archives of Internal Medicine proves the point. The women had lost an average of 30 pounds on very low-calorie diets.
They all regained some weight within two years of quitting the diet, but women who walked two to three hours every week gained about eight pounds less than their inactive peers. You may even lose more by varying your walking speeds, according to one study.
Beyond the scale
Even if the needle on the scale never drops, walking is a powerful health tonic. As Shirley Poor can attest, walking can boost stamina, strengthen the lungs, and provide
