How many steps to walk a day for weight loss?

Been meaning to get in shape and heard walking is a good starting point. Can anyone tell me how many steps per day are generally recommended for losing weight? Trying to fit it into my busy schedule.

Topic Fat Loss

Tags #weight #steps #walk #loss

5 answers

Neha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

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Hey, don't overthink it too much. While 10,000 steps is a popular goal, even aiming for 7,000-8,000 steps regularly, combined with eating better, will help significantly. Just be consistent, that's the most important part.

Ravi Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The general recommendation for weight loss and good health is around 7,000 to 10,000 steps daily. However, it's crucial to start where you are and gradually increase the intensity and duration. Listen to your body and stay hydrated.

Consult a dietary specialist

Sarita Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Beti, walking is very good for health. If you want to lose weight, try to walk as much as you can, maybe start with half an hour everyday and slowly make it one hour. Even if it is 5000-7000 steps, it will help your body. Just keep moving, don't sit much.

Ankit Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

For weight loss? Enough steps to burn off that extra gulab jamun! 😂 Kidding, mostly. But yeah, around 8,000-10,000 steps is a great target. Just make sure those steps aren't leading you straight to the snack aisle!