Palinski-Wade - Walking the Weight Off For Dummies

Walking The Weight Off For Dummies

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1. Table of Contents

So youve decided you want to lose weight, right? And most likely, youve considered or tried various quick-fix weight-loss plans in the past only to lose weight and regain it shortly thereafter. If youre fed up with the weight-loss yo-yo game and are serious about losing weight and keeping it off, you need to focus on making healthy lifestyle changes you can stick with long term. And thats where this book comes in.

As a nutrition and fitness professional, I have worked with thousands of clients in the same situation as you. They may have had success with weight-loss plans but been unable to maintain the results. And one of the main reasons is that they were looking for a quick fix. Quick fixes just dont work. What does work is burning more calories than you take in. You see, weight loss doesnt have to be complicated its simple math. The key is to burn more calories so you dont have to drastically (or unrealistically) cut back on calories to a level that you cant maintain.

One of the easiest ways to burn more calories day in and day out is by walking. And the best part about it is that walking is one of the easiest, more versatile, and affordable forms of exercise you could ever ask for. Thats why its Americas number-one form of exercise. Its easy to do anytime, anywhere, and it works! Walking on a regular basis whether going for a brisk, structured walk or just fitting in more steps every day can help you shed pounds and inches and, most importantly, keep them off. Thats why I wanted to write this book to show you just how simple weight loss (and maintaining a healthy weight) really can be. And it all starts with just one easy step!

It probably comes as no surprise to you that exercise can help you lose weight. However, you may be unsure of just how much exercise or what type of exercise you need to lose weight. If youre new to exercise, you may also be unsure of how to get started. Walking The Weight Off For Dummies was designed specifically to answer these questions. Regardless of whether youre a seasoned exerciser looking to take your workout to the next level or have never exercised before, this book has something to offer you.

Unlike many weight-loss and fitness books on the market that provide strict, rigid guidelines that dont work for everyone, this book is completely customized to your needs. Using this book, you can begin to understand your exercise personality and goals and follow a personalized walking plan that not only will bring about quick results, but most importantly, will provide you with results you can maintain. When it comes to weight loss and exercise, the solution is not one-size-fits-all. This book addresses that fact, so no matter where youre starting from or how big or small your weight-loss goals are, you can achieve them once and for all.

This book is broken down into three main sections to help you lose weight: understanding how and why exercise promotes weight loss, determining the best exercise plan for your personal needs, and continuing to challenge yourself to maintain your results long term. You wont get to your goal weight with this book and wonder whats next. Instead, youll find strategies and plans to help you not only get to your goal, but also to stay there for life. All of these sections work together to help you understand and achieve your weight-loss goals. However, each part, and even each chapter within each part, is entirely independent of the other chapters while providing you with helpful information. If you feel youre already knowledgeable in one area, feel free to skip it and dive right into the sections where you want to find out more. The great thing about this book is that theres no