That’s what Loralee from the “Fat March” said to motivate the rest of us.

“It’s about how much you eat.”

“You can do anything you set your mind to”

“believe in yourself”

There’s no magic to it. These participants went from not even being able to walk 1 mile to walking a marathon (26.2 miles) in one day!!!!

Finisher weights:

Men lost: 80 and 85 pounds
Women lost: 55, 50, 56 and 51 pounds

10 weeks, 575 miles

You don’t need to devote your life to full-time walking like the Fat March contestants to see a difference. Walk a few blocks after work or in the morning every day. Walk longer on weekends. See the neighborhood, go to the track, or walk in the mall without stopping to shop. You’ll be amazed at the improvement in your joints, breathing, appetite, stress and even sleep after walking every day. Eventually you can build up to more exercises like strength training and aerobics, but start with walking if you’re able!

Yesterday while my husband was out, I put on some music. Next thing I knew, I was dancing to the music and “choreographing” some workout moves (yeah, I know it sounds corny. Good thing he wasn’t here to watch me!!). Fifty minutes later and a bit sweatier, I had completed my abs, arms, and thigh workout AND I got my heart rate up with some aerobic exercise. I was also able to let out some frustration–when my husband came home, I was in a better mood and relaxed!

So, even if you don’t feel like going running, cycling, or don’t feel like taking a class at the gym, consider putting on some music and dancing. You’ll burn calories and work some muscle groups without even realizing it! (In fact, you can burn up to 300-400 calories an hour while dancing depending on the type, which is comparable to running 3-4 miles.) It’s a great stress reliever and a great way to practice those dance moves! So get out there and shake your thang!