Walking after meals

If one habit pairs with almost any weight routine, it is a short walk after eating.

Why it works

Gentle movement after a meal is easy to keep, costs nothing and lifts the mood.

A ten minute plan

1. Stand up within fifteen minutes of finishing.
2. Walk at an easy pace for five minutes.
3. Turn around and come back.

Make it stick

• Walk the same loop each day.
• Call a friend while you go.
• Track the streak on a calendar.

If you have a medical condition, ask your doctor about the right pace.*

This page is general, educational information, not medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.