Walking to Work

joshuakcaron
joshuakcaron Posts: 343 Member
edited November 24 in Health and Weight Loss
So I've decided to start walking to and from work (about 4kms total there and back.) Will that make a difference in the long run? Even if it's a small difference?
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  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    Of course! :)
    Good for you.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    It will make a difference for your fitness. Are you talking about weight loss? It can help you create a calorie deficit, which is how weight loss is generated.

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  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    So I've decided to start walking to and from work (about 4kms total there and back.) Will that make a difference in the long run? Even if it's a small difference?
    Sure. When you're robbed one of those days, you'll have a lot less cash on hand to go out to eat.
  • mousie1973
    mousie1973 Posts: 438 Member
    edited September 2015
    GoForARunFatty wrote: »
    What would help is if you spend less time making ridiculous threads wasting everyone's time and instead spend more time working out.

    Wow...to @GoForARunFatty : this seems a bit harsh....

    To the OP: Great job if you can do it! Yes it will make a difference... I wish i could walk to work however I live 31 miles away from my job so not possible.
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    Every bit helps!!

    I wish I could walk to work, but walking 26 miles each way might make my daily commute a bit long lol
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  • Zephalia
    Zephalia Posts: 79 Member
    Yes, it will make a noticeable difference! If you want it to help in your weight loss - just make sure you are eating under your calories for the day and don't eat back too many that you burn on your walk.
  • pstegman888
    pstegman888 Posts: 286 Member
    OP, I think we have some nasty trolls on the forum. Please ignore them. You are doing great!
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  • Azuriaz
    Azuriaz Posts: 785 Member
    Yes! Walking long distances regularly helps keep me in a happy mood and that often keeps me on my eating plan. Provided the roads are safe, of course. My city was designed for drivers, not pedestrians, so sadly I can't even walk to the grocery store safely. I've done it, but I shouldn't.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Calories are what matter, but as a way to up your activity level it's a good idea.

    I try to work my commute into my workout time when possible -- riding my bike to and from work (8 miles each way the way I normally go but it's easy to include some extra miles when I have time), running home when I can make the logistics work, or walking partway home and grabbing public transportation at a later spot than normal. It's a good way to get exercise on a day when I might not otherwise.
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    I skip to work whistling Zippity doo dah every morning. True story.
  • loki621
    loki621 Posts: 22 Member
    It definitely will. I have a 5min walk to work through some sort of luck/sorcery. For my weight I burn roughly 135 calories per mile so every little step helps.
  • VykkDraygoVPR
    VykkDraygoVPR Posts: 465 Member
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    So I've decided to start walking to and from work (about 4kms total there and back.) Will that make a difference in the long run? Even if it's a small difference?

    Yep! Anything you can do to increase your overall fitness will help. You'll feel better, have more energy, and that will help with the motivation to continue losing weight. Keep it up!
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    Yes, but not the way you think. I live even closer to work than you do - a 2km round trip! - and after I started walking to work every day I started to feel a lot better overall and a lot more motivated, especially now that spring has come and the weather is (sort of) warmer.

    It's also great for stamina if you do other hobbies/sports that require such things. A couple of years ago, even when I was lighter than I am now, I couldn't have dreamed of going into a skating competition for a 1:40 program with only two full run-throughs behind me. Two weeks ago I not only did it, I had breath to spare at the end.
  • bkerr30
    bkerr30 Posts: 131 Member
    Absolutely! I walk to and from work everyday (about 45mins each way, not too sure on kms) and I love it. In the morning it wakes me up, gets me motivated and just feeling happier in general, and the way home helps me decompress from a stressful day. As for weight loss, that happens in a calorie defecit, so as long as you're logging correctly you're good! Enjoy your commute!
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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Adding exercise will help you get into better shape and will increase the amount of calories you burn, so it helps double. :)

    Good for you, adding new exercise! :)
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    edited September 2015
    I often get off the bus early and walk the last mile or so home from work. Even that mile gives me a little extra calorie burn for the day. Someday I want to get to the point of walking all the way home. But after a long day on my feet I kinda don't want to walk anymore. Thinking I might get a bike instead. I think it's a great idea. Especially with the fall weather making for some gorgeous days to be out walking.
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  • joshuakcaron
    joshuakcaron Posts: 343 Member
    shell1005 wrote: »
    Walking as part of your normal routine is great. I walk a ton as part of my work, plus I usually have some sort of planned exercise in my life. I general get 20K steps or more day to day. It makes a difference in my life and for sure gives me more food to eat.

    However, I also walked a crap ton when I was gaining these 60 lbs I have lost as well. It is a piece of the pie, but it's not the whole pie. My issue with this particular OP...no offense meant...is that he's all over the place. He's trying one thing today, something else yesterday and will try something else tomorrow. My advice is to make a sound, doable, realistic plan and stick with it...for a few weeks. At that point look at what is working and what might need to be tweaked and then make a new plan, etc. I think that is the key to success. That's my take on it...tough love and all.

    I'm making small changes each day to improve my health. Been working my way up to walking to work instead of driving. Been packing lunches for 2 weeks straight now. Stopped drinking energy drinks for nearly a month. I'm not all over the place, I iust think you're missing the big picture.
  • joshuakcaron
    joshuakcaron Posts: 343 Member
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    shell1005 wrote: »
    Walking as part of your normal routine is great. I walk a ton as part of my work, plus I usually have some sort of planned exercise in my life. I general get 20K steps or more day to day. It makes a difference in my life and for sure gives me more food to eat.

    However, I also walked a crap ton when I was gaining these 60 lbs I have lost as well. It is a piece of the pie, but it's not the whole pie. My issue with this particular OP...no offense meant...is that he's all over the place. He's trying one thing today, something else yesterday and will try something else tomorrow. My advice is to make a sound, doable, realistic plan and stick with it...for a few weeks. At that point look at what is working and what might need to be tweaked and then make a new plan, etc. I think that is the key to success. That's my take on it...tough love and all.

    I'm making small changes each day to improve my health. Been working my way up to walking to work instead of driving. Been packing lunches for 2 weeks straight now. Stopped drinking energy drinks for nearly a month. I'm not all over the place, I iust think you're missing the big picture.
    senecarr wrote: »
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    So I've decided to start walking to and from work (about 4kms total there and back.) Will that make a difference in the long run? Even if it's a small difference?
    Sure. When you're robbed one of those days, you'll have a lot less cash on hand to go out to eat.

    Never heard of anyone being mugged where I live. It's a small town.
  • VykkDraygoVPR
    VykkDraygoVPR Posts: 465 Member
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    shell1005 wrote: »
    Walking as part of your normal routine is great. I walk a ton as part of my work, plus I usually have some sort of planned exercise in my life. I general get 20K steps or more day to day. It makes a difference in my life and for sure gives me more food to eat.

    However, I also walked a crap ton when I was gaining these 60 lbs I have lost as well. It is a piece of the pie, but it's not the whole pie. My issue with this particular OP...no offense meant...is that he's all over the place. He's trying one thing today, something else yesterday and will try something else tomorrow. My advice is to make a sound, doable, realistic plan and stick with it...for a few weeks. At that point look at what is working and what might need to be tweaked and then make a new plan, etc. I think that is the key to success. That's my take on it...tough love and all.

    I'm making small changes each day to improve my health. Been working my way up to walking to work instead of driving. Been packing lunches for 2 weeks straight now. Stopped drinking energy drinks for nearly a month. I'm not all over the place, I iust think you're missing the big picture.

    And keep it up. Small steps add up. Every journey starts with a single step, and what not. :)


    I'm not a small steps person. I'm all or nothing. But that means it's harder to get the motivation to start. Being able to increment is a good thing.
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
    I support you OP. 100%. You can do it!

    Use one of these while you walk for even greater effect!

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  • rugratz2015
    rugratz2015 Posts: 593 Member
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    I'm making small changes each day to improve my health. Been working my way up to walking to work instead of driving. Been packing lunches for 2 weeks straight now. Stopped drinking energy drinks for nearly a month. I'm not all over the place, I iust think you're missing the big picture.

    Good for you :)
  • joshuakcaron
    joshuakcaron Posts: 343 Member
    tincanonastring wrote: »
    I support you OP. 100%. You can do it!

    Use one of these while you walk for even greater effect!

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    I'm actually udon two of those with weights for added resistance.
  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    So I've decided to start walking to and from work (about 4kms total there and back.) Will that make a difference in the long run? Even if it's a small difference?

    Hail ya
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    senecarr wrote: »
    joshuakcaron wrote: »
    So I've decided to start walking to and from work (about 4kms total there and back.) Will that make a difference in the long run? Even if it's a small difference?
    Sure. When you're robbed one of those days, you'll have a lot less cash on hand to go out to eat.
    Wth.

    gosh are we n9t her to support one another? I just walked home from work. So yea it will make a difference but you must be eating properly. Be safe and wear appropriate things if you wLk at night dusk etc wear a reflective vest etc. And mace if you are concerned about crime.
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