The Reasons to Consider Walking
I was pretty bummed about the idea of having to give up my car when I moved to a city. Then again, there was a hidden benefit that I never realized existed. People here are slimmer.
Do we eat healthier foods? Perhaps to an extent, though the city is filled with delicious pizza restaurants, burger joints, and other unhealthy food genres that seem to attract very many patrons on a regular basis.
What I came to realize is that this is all most likely a result of the fact that people tend to walk here as a means of getting from place to place. Compare this to the rest of the driving world, and one group of people is burning more calories every day.
Even if you're simply walking to a train, you'll usually have to walk at least a quarter of a mile in order to get to the station, and probably the same once you're leaving the station. That's a half mile right there, and there are many advantages to walking as a result.
While those living in towns would very obviously drive from one destination to another, you might want to consider the idea of walking. It saves money on gas costs, and it benefits your body.
A 15 minute walk at a regular pace could likely burn somewhere around 50 calories. Someone who walks both ways could easily burn 100 calories in the process.
When you consider the fact that you're saving money, losing weight, and getting the general benefits of being outside, there's a lot to like about the idea of walking instead of driving.
While it may be boring at first, there are ways to easily keep busy in the process. Take advantage of the extra time by making a phone call as you walk. Bring some headphones with you and listen to music.
This is a small suggestion, but one that can make a world of difference if you begin walking on a daily basis. Try it out for a few months and there's a very good chance that you'll have some great results to show for it. - 17269
Do we eat healthier foods? Perhaps to an extent, though the city is filled with delicious pizza restaurants, burger joints, and other unhealthy food genres that seem to attract very many patrons on a regular basis.
What I came to realize is that this is all most likely a result of the fact that people tend to walk here as a means of getting from place to place. Compare this to the rest of the driving world, and one group of people is burning more calories every day.
Even if you're simply walking to a train, you'll usually have to walk at least a quarter of a mile in order to get to the station, and probably the same once you're leaving the station. That's a half mile right there, and there are many advantages to walking as a result.
While those living in towns would very obviously drive from one destination to another, you might want to consider the idea of walking. It saves money on gas costs, and it benefits your body.
A 15 minute walk at a regular pace could likely burn somewhere around 50 calories. Someone who walks both ways could easily burn 100 calories in the process.
When you consider the fact that you're saving money, losing weight, and getting the general benefits of being outside, there's a lot to like about the idea of walking instead of driving.
While it may be boring at first, there are ways to easily keep busy in the process. Take advantage of the extra time by making a phone call as you walk. Bring some headphones with you and listen to music.
This is a small suggestion, but one that can make a world of difference if you begin walking on a daily basis. Try it out for a few months and there's a very good chance that you'll have some great results to show for it. - 17269
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