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How to Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days Walking

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By creshanda
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Walking is fun!
Walking is fun!
Woman's Heart Foundation

Yes, you can walk away a dress size! I did it and I will show you how!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • motivation
  • partner
  • good walking sneakers
  1. Step 1

    The first step in all exercising programs is to consult with your doctor. Than eating healthy is the next best thing. If you follow the steps below exactly you are guaranteed to drop a dress size in 21 days. You can do this in a park or on a trail, or you can use a treadmill.
    Speeds:
    Warm-up= 2.5-3.0
    Brisk= 3-0-3.5
    Power= 3.5-4.5
    Cool down= 2.5-3.0

  2. Step 2

    Day 1 and 2 is 20 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 10 min brisk, 5 min cool down

    Day 3,4,5 is 25 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 5 min brisk, 5 min power, 5 min brisk, 5 min cool down

    Day 6,7,8 is a 30 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 5 min brisk, 10 min power, 5 min brisk, 5 min cool down

    Day 9,10,11 is a 35 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 10 min brisk, 10 min power, 5 min brisk, 5 min cool down

    Day 12,13,14 is a 40 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 10 min brisk, 20 min power alternating brisk, 5 min cool down

    Day 15,16,17 is a 45 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 10 min brisk, 10 min power, 5 min brisk, 10 min power, 5 min cool down

    Day 18,19,20 is a 50 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 10 min brisk, 20 min power, 5 min brisk, 5 min power, 5 min cool down

    Day 21 is a 60 min walk
    You start with a 5 min warm-up, 5 min brisk, 25 min power, 20 min brisk, 5 min cool down.

  3. Step 3

    You have completed your 21 day walk and should be one dress size smaller! Good luck!

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure you measure before and after results
  • Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day

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meridians said

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on 9/26/2009 Sounds like it should work!

victorina3 said

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on 7/14/2009 I'll try this starting tomorrow 7/15/09. I'll respond back in 3 weeks and let you all know if it's worth trying :)

starlet67 said

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on 6/27/2009 Great article with great tips for walking off the weight!5*

vallain said

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on 6/27/2009 Sounds like a good plan. One summer I ate lots of broiled fish and other healthy foods and took 45 minute to 1 hour walks in the woods almost daily. I lost weight and really trimmed up.

smallone said

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on 6/4/2009 Okay. I'm going to give this a try. Very good and informative article. Five stars and recommended.

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