Why It Makes Sense To Walk In Place Of Driving

Having moved to a big city a few years ago, I realized something really eye opening. The average person here seems to weigh less than one does in other places I’ve lived and visited.

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.

Why, then do people weigh less here? I believe that the answer has something to do with the fact that the average Manhattan resident does a lot more walking than the average American citizen on a regular basis.

Whether someone’s walking to a friend, their job, the subway, or more, it’s not at all uncommon to spend a lot of time walking through the course of a day. People don’t blink at the thought of walking a mile to get somewhere.

This would be an afterthought in most places, since cars can easily get us from place to place. However, it’s led me to realize that walking regularly can very effectively be a means of keeping one’s weight down.

Let’s say you spent 30 minutes walking on a daily basis. You’d probably end up burning off close to 100 calories during this span. Do that for a month, and you can see how that might add up over time. Now consider the idea of doing it for years.

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.

If you think it might be boring, set the time aside to call a friend or someone else who you enjoy talking to. Find a friend to walk with if you prefer not to do it alone.

Try walking in place of driving once daily and watch the results as they add up over time. This isn’t an overnight miracle cure, but a steady habit such as this one will definitely prove its worth.

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