How Many Steps a Day Can Help You Lose Weight.

There is rarely a person that is satisfied with his weight and doesn’t want to lose any. Although there are diets that are quick and fast, they are not always that efficient. But wouldn’t be great to lose weight and not be aware of it?

Well, it is possible, no money is needed, just you need to change few habits. It is simple you just need to walk more. Yes, you can lose weight, just by walking? But, how many steps a day you need to do in order to lose weight?

HOW MUCH CALORIES WE BURN WHILE WALKING DEPENDS ON 2 FACTORS:

1. Walking area

2. Body Weight

To be more accurate and specific here are the numbers you need to know; Your body will burn 400 calories if you walk for one hour. This will happen if you walk with an average speed of four miles per hour. If you want to be even more specific, you need to know that in order to burn 100 calories you need to make 2,000 steps. That is around 1 mile of walking. In fact, in order to lose 1 pound, you need to burn 3,500 calories.

The best and healthiest way to lose weight and not have the yo-yo effect, is to to lose 1 pound in a week.That means that you need to burn 500 calories in a day, or measured in miles you need to walk 5 miles on a daily basis.

Simple, right? You just need to change few habits.

USEFUL TIPS ON HOW TO WALK MORE

1. Walk you kids to their school

2. Avoid using the bus on a daily basis; you can walk to your home or workplace

3. Use the stairs instead of the usual routine to use the elevator

4. Park your car a little further so you can walk, not on the exact destination where you need to get out

5. You can walk to the station instead of using taxi or bus

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WALK TO LOSE WEIGHT?

We recommend that the first 3 days you should only walk 15 to 20 minutes in order to adjust to your new routine. And in time when you feel ready, you can gradually increase the time to 30 or even 60 minutes per day.  It is scientifically proven that is an efficient way to lose weight.

In time, the walking will become a routine for you, so you won’t even be aware that you are losing weight and doing something about it. So remember to make the steps, and the numbers on the scale will change by themselves.

A variety of pedometers and activity monitors help to measure the number of steps individuals take each day. Researchers have identified general levels of activity according to the table below.

12 Habits of Unhappy People (and How to Avoid Having Them)

Happiness is something that we all strive to attain. As human beings we can accept the fact that: (a) life is short, and (b) unhappiness makes our lives difficult. As is common knowledge, our habits have a big impact on the quality of life that we live; specifically, these habits directly impact our happiness (or lack thereof). To make a clear distinction, there is a strong difference between clinical depression and chronic unhappiness. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, while unhappiness is a disposition that is often acquired through how we choose to live our lives. Similar to depression, however, unhappiness can be diagnosed and treated.

Here are 12 habits that can cause unhappiness, all of which can be avoided.

1. Chronic Complaining

Happy and successful people do not complain much. On the other side, it seems that chronic complainers always have something negative to say… even when those around them are happy! The bottom line: we all have different circumstances that we are given in this lifetime, but in the end these circumstances are ours – fair or unfair, wanted or unwanted. Instead, seek solutions to problems instead of complaining, which leads to nowhere.

2. Being critical – of self and others

How we talk to ourselves shapes our self-image, for better or worse. Self-worth is an essential component to our happiness, and feeling good about ourselves is a right that we all have. Realize when mistakes are made, accept them, and move on…don’t engage in negative self-talk. Further, respect the inherent differences of others and recognize their right to live happily and without undue criticism.

3. Living beyond means

We live in a materialistic society, one where we are constantly bombarded with advertisements for the latest car, gadget, or credit card; all promising an easier, more fulfilling existence. Don’t believe it for a second. While purchasing a new product may provide a needed emotional boost, it doesn’t last. Ever heard the term “buyer’s remorse”? It exists for a reason. Instead, seek out something to do that doesn’t involve whipping out a piece of plastic – exercise, reading, sightseeing, etc. – anything brings satisfaction without the debt.

4. Negative addictions

Most things are good in moderation – food, a drink or two, entertainment… it’s when these things take center stage in our lives that it becomes a problem. Unfortunately, many good people have met their end through addictive habits, especially through dependence on alcohol and drugs. A great preventative measure and remedy to these addictions? Finding and living our passions to the greatest extent possible (see #8).