She Started by Walking to the Grocery Store — About 3 Pounds a Month Added Up to 50
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Rebecca Thomas, a restaurant owner in Richmond, Virginia, started her weight loss in 2010 with something small: walking. She worked it into her day — walking to the grocery store, for example — without tracking steps or calories, and changed her eating habits along the way, according to NBC News.
The pace was slow and steady, about three pounds a month, and over time it added up to roughly 50 pounds. 'My legs didn't hurt, I felt like I did something, and more importantly, I felt good,' she said of those early walks. The gym played only a supporting role.
Walking eventually turned into running, and she finished her first 5K. 'I started small. It's completely fine to start small. Honor your body where it is right now,' she said at 47.
Key takeaways
- ›Started in 2010 by walking for everyday errands
- ›Lost about 3 pounds a month
- ›About 50 pounds lost in total
- ›Walking eventually led to running her first 5K
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