Perhaps no other weight-loss tactic is simpler than walking. It’s something you do everyday. Even a couch potato has to get up in between commercials to go to take a leak or get a soda. And you always walk a few kilometers on your way to your office and back. And you also do some walking up the stairs and down the basement of your house when your mum calls for meals.

So how about walking off some weight? You’ve always thought you can lose some fat around your midsection. Guess what, there’s no need to hit the gym.

The first thing you have to do is to set your goal for one week. If the grocery isn’t that far off, consider talking a stroll instead of bringing your car. The goal here is to make a habit out of walking so you can do some exercise while you do your errands. For starters, you can always start walking slow.

Next week, take your stroll to the next level by doing some brisk-walking. Since brisk-walking is more intense, you can do this when you have at least one hour to brisk-walk to the local park and back. How about waking up an hour early before work to do this? Exercise is always a good way to start your day. When you reach home, you’re sure to be hungry, but don’t pick up a doughnut along the way. Double your chances at losing weight by being faithful to your oatmeal and salad.

How can you make the most of your weekends? There are only two days in a week when you can wake up as late as you want. But if you wake up earlier on weekends, you’re sure to have a longer weekend by starting the day early. Don’t sleep in late on Friday night so you can wake up to jog at around 7AM. Towards the afternoon, if you feel drowsy, then you can give in to a nap.