To lose weight more effectively, eat fewer calories and walk regularly. The table below gives an example of how many calories a 150-pound person burns per hour, on average, when walking at various rates. In general, people who weigh less burn fewer calories, and heavier people burn more. Know how to identify poison oak and avoid it. Beware of brushy areas where ticks may be present.
Ticks can attach themselves to clothing or skin.
Obtain trail maps before hiking in unknown areas. Tell someone where you are going if you hike alone. Make sure your walking shoes or hiking boots fit properly.