i recently have begun walking an hour or so every night. i walk fairly fast, but i haven't really noticed it affecting my weight loss. is there something i can do to make it more effective? i hate exercising so i'm pretty proud of myself to have found some sort of exercise i can still to and do daily, but it's frustrating to not have it affect my weight loss.

I've been walking too, about 4 miles a day for the last 3 weeks. I haven't weighed myself, but I look littler. I feel like I'm in better shape too. I noticed I get antsy if I don't get to walk on rainy days. Stretch first, drink lots of water, and wear sunblock. I have a fanny pack that I wear while walking to hold water and my phone.
How long have you been walking? Trust me, you may not notice a huge weight loss right off the bat, but it's better than sitting on the couch and eating!

Walking, either on the treadmill or outside has been my main form of exercise and, as you can see from my ticker, it worked. I think it's responsible for the speed and ease of my loss. I do walk just about every day (miss maybe 3 or 4 days a month) for at least 1 hr/3 miles.

Keep Walking.. Give it some time..and you will see results I just started walking again myself.

Walking is probably the most universally recommended exercise. It's easy to do and easier on the joints than jogging. I like walking and I can build up a good sweat, but to do that, I have to really exert myself. For me, this means that on the treadmill, I alternate a speed of 4.5 (at a 1.0 incline) with a speed of 4.7 (at a 3.0 incline). I alternate one minute of the former with 2-3 mintues of the latter. Yeah--I'm a really fast walker.

So, I think you should stick with it, but be sure that you're giving it your all. I think you're doing great to have been so consistent!

Stick with it - make sure you move fast enough to get your heart rate in your target zone.

It really DOES work!

Walking is an excellent form of exercise. It's good for arobic and it helps tone your legs too. So keep it up, you will see a difference. As far as losing weight, only lowering your calories is going to do that.

walking alone is not going to impact your weight loss, but it sure does help! I love walking. I walk whenever I get the chance because it's my time to relax and to think, because there is never enough time for that! I love the treadmill, I try to do it daily but if I get bored I do the bike. Walking is good for you even if you aren't having the pounds burn off automatically. Keep with it!

I respectfully disagree with xMeaganx. In 2005 I went from 175 to 150 in 3 months soley by walking. I walked 3-5 nights per week and I started at 1.1 mile, because that's the lenghth of my block. By the end I was walking an average of 3.5 miles. I didn't keep it up because I started school in the evenings and just slacked off.

I wouldn't do it the same way again, but at that time, walking was what worked for me.

Colebear you said you wouldn't lose weight again the same way, may I ask why?

I had a walking buddy that kept me going. I don't have that now and I don't like walking by myself, both for the safety issue and because I get bored.

I do walk occasionally, but I mix it up with aerobic videos and strength training. Also, I now have access to ellipticals and recumbant bikes. Much easier on my ankles and knees.

Although some may disagree with me, but exercise alone is not going to impact your weight much if you don't change your diet. For me anyways... Walking is a great exercise, it helps you to burn more fat during the day.