Walking for Weight Loss: 10,000 Steps and Calorie Burning

Taking the 10,000 steps a day challenge is a proven way to improve health and accelerate weight loss. Calculate calories burned for a 5-mile walk and learn creative strategies to reach your daily step goals through small increments.

How Much Weight Do You Lose When Walking Two Miles?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erin Monahan

Walking is often touted as one of the best and simplest ways to lose weight. Nearly everyone can do it, and there are many different ways to perform this exercise. Walking will help you lose weight, but the amount of weight you lose depends on the length of your walk and your current weight.

Erin Monahan is an author and editor with over 25 years experience. She has written on a variety of topics including celebrity interviews, health reporting and parenting. Her work has appeared in daily newspapers and national magazines, including "Wondertime," and on websites such as Kaboose.com. She was recently named one of the top writers in Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simmons College.