Scientists Say This Daily Walking Habit May Be the Secret to Keeping Weight Off After Dieting

A new review of 18 randomized trials suggests walking about 8,500 steps a day may help people maintain weight loss.

People in lifestyle programs who increased and sustained their daily steps were less likely to regain weight after dieting.

The findings, presented at the European Congress on Obesity and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, point to a simple, low-cost habit for weight maintenance.