How Much Should I Exercise for my weight loss program?

How many days during the week should I exercise? How long should I exercise? What's the best exercise to lose weight? These are the most frequently asked questions. Our answer........Any exercise is good -- anytime, anyplace, anywhere. 

Exercise is very beneficial over the long term so anything that you do will burn extra calories. The key is consistency. If you walk 10 minutes 3 days a week, you will have burned 1400 extra calories in 2 months. If you walk consistently at a fast pace for 30 minutes, 3 times a week, you will burn roughly 3240 extra calories per month. The point is exercise is not an all or nothing activity. If you do just a little, your body expends more energy and therefore will help you lose weight and keep it off over the long run.

Most people are looking for the quick fix such as the "Lose 10 pounds in 1 week" scheme, and they fall prey to all kinds of diet gimmicks. If you can exercise consistently and eat the correct portions of food, you will lose weight week after week, month after month. Here are some suggestions to help make your exercise work for you in a smart weight loss program:

Find an exercise that you can do on a regular basis 
If you can't leave the house, consider using a stationary bike 
Write down and post the time and day you will exercise 

Make it comfortable (don't schedule jogging in the middle of winter with snow and ice - consider indoor exercises) 

Connect with others. Find an exercise class with other people (YMCA, YWCA, Fitness Club, Community Center) 

Schedule exercise at times best suited to your daily schedule.

Planning a consistent realistic exercise schedule will help you maintain your overall weight loss program.
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