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  • Absolutely - walking, like any other exercise, will help you lose weight. Burning calories in any form contributes to calorie deficit. Walking is less "time efficient" than running or other more intensive forms of exercise, but the bottom line is you burn x calories when you move x miles, whether you are walking, running,…
    in Will walking help me lose weight? Comment by kemcclell54 April 2014
  • I am your opposite - I LOVE cardio, hate weights. But for me, cardio is not a treadmill, elliptical, or any machine in a gym. It's walking outside, doing an aerobics class (love Zumba and step!!! Hate Boot Camp!!!), or swimming. Cardio is important for overall fitness, but you don't need it for weight loss as long as you…
    in Does cardio really suck for fat loss? Comment by kemcclell54 March 2014
  • I agree with the previous posters re going to a good running store (emphasis on GOOD - I've gotten bad advice from the chains). That said, I have the same issues with my feet (and back!) and I am really enjoying my Brooks GTS14. Best running/training shoe I've ever had!
    in Best stability shoe Comment by kemcclell54 March 2014
  • I've had a single serious bout, and I was successful at treating it with two things: a) foot stretches three times a day, including just before getting out of bed (grasp the ball of your foot with one hand and your heel with the other, and stretch 3 times for 20 seconds each); and b) changing my shoes. I bought orthodics…
    in Plantar fascitis Comment by kemcclell54 September 2013
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