These Power Moves Can Help You Shed Pounds Faster Simply by Walking

"If you want to lose weight from walking, you will get the best results by doing it consistently throughout the week," Brian told POPSUGAR. Aim for 30 minutes a day if you can, and you'll be surprised at the mood-boosting benefits and overall energy that comes with it.

Walking on uneven ground, such as hills, sand, or grass, can spike many adults' heart rates above 75 percent of their maximum effort, Brian explained. This puts you into the moderate-intensity zone, that cardio sweet spot you should aim to hit for at least 150 minutes a week, according to the World Health Organisation. If you're surrounded by flat streets, try this interval treadmill workout to create your own hills.

Before you cave to an unhealthy treat, Brian suggests lacing up your sneakers for a five-minute walk to see if you can kick the craving. Research published in PLOS One supports this; in previous studies, acute exercise helped people with a normal weight resist the urge for chocolate, and a 15-minute walk did the same for an overweight person craving a sugary snack.