Lose weight by walking

10,000 steps a day may sound like an impossible task, but you can do it if you put your mind to it!
If you can walk 10,000 steps every day, you'll see the weight start to fall off. And we promise it's not as hard as it sounds!

Get a pedometer to monitor how well you're doing and get some inspiration from the video above.

In the video Kate takes up the challenge of fitting 10,000 steps in her daily routine. She finds it a lot easier than she thought it would be, even though she spends most of her day working at a desk.

Watch how she manages to include 10,000 steps into her day, using just a pedometer to keep count and motivate her.

If you like walking we've also got this Women's Own's Walk Off a Stone Diet, which is a low-calorie eating plan combined with an easy-to-stick-to walking programme.

Our top tips to help you reach your 10,000 steps a day

• Take up the challenge with a friend - you could go for a long walk while catching up and having a chat
• Always use the stairs. You'll be surprised how many steps you clock up by avoiding lifts and escalators
• If you get the bus to work get off at the stop before you usually get off and walk the extra distance
• Get up a few minutes early. You can't clock up the steps by sleeping so get

up early to give yourself more time to get ready and fit some walking in

• Walk while you talk. If you spend a lot of the time on the phone, make it a habit to pace up and down the room while you're chatting, rather than sit in front of the TV
• Walk the kids to school, it'll be great for them to get some walking in too
• Park the car in the furthest spot of the carpark
  
  
  

  By Beth Ivory