In the minds of many, weight loss is synonymous with gruelling hours at the gym, yet the paths to achieving a dream physique can be far more varied.
Content creator Toogi, for example, managed to shed a substantial amount of weight through walking alone.
The content creator recently shared her journey on TikTok, explaining that she's lost 2st 2lb through this simple yet effective approach, telling her followers the transformation has been so dramatic she can barely recognise herself anymore.
Dedicating time to walking each day has brought about changes far beyond what she initially expected when she started her step-counting journey, she explained.
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One of the most striking shifts has been in how Toogi feels about her appearance.
She's now confident enough to wear tube tops, something she never thought possible before.
"I've always hated my arms," she shared in her video, explaining how this insecurity had limited her clothing choices for years. But now she celebrates being able to wear whatever she wants without feeling self-conscious.
The physical transformation also gave her a new sense of freedom with fashion; after dropping 2st 2lb, she's discovered a level of comfort in her own skin that goes beyond the numbers on the scale.
Toogie says walking changed her life in various ways
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For Toogi, the mental health benefits have been just as impressive as the physical ones, as her daily walking routine has helped her think about herself more than ever before in her life.
This increased self-awareness has motivated her to tackle self-care projects she'd been putting off for ages, sparking positive changes in other areas of life.
She's also noticed she's become more active in everyday situations, as rather than asking others to fetch things for her, she now gets up and grabs what she needs herself - and it actually feels like less effort than before.
"For your mental health, it's amazing," she told her followers.
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Walking has become widely recognised as one of the most effective tools for losing weight, and there's good reason for this.
Unlike intense gym sessions that can leave you ravenous, walking burns calories without triggering that post-workout hunger.
Walking supports weight loss without dramatically increasing hunger
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In fact, studies show that walking might actually help reduce appetite by positively affecting hormones like ghrelin in the body, making it easier to maintain the calorie deficit needed for weight loss.
In contrast, high-intensity workouts often backfire by dramatically increasing appetite even while burning calories.
By offering a gentler approach that's more sustainable long-term, many people like Toogi succeed in shedding excess pounds.
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