The Walmart Workout: Man Walks A Mile Everyday To Buy Food, Ends Up Losing Enormous Weight

31-year-old Pasquale "Pat" Brocco of Arizona reaped numerous health benefits from merely walking every day, reports Oddity Central. The formerly obese man used to weigh 605 pounds, but decided to lose weight after his doctor warned him about the dangers his high cholesterol and high blood pressure were causing him. He thought of walking one mile to the nearest Walmart every day to feed himself.

The idea came to his mind upon facing a great challenge. He knew he needed a considerable amount of exercise; but given his weight, he couldn't go to the gym because he couldn't fit on the machines. Going to Walmart three times a day made him walk six miles in one day. Consistently doing this exercising routine, Pat managed to lose more than 200 pounds in less than two years. Moreover, moving became easier as he was able to go to the gym and use the machines. From simple walks, he started to do inclined walks on treadmills. He did weight lifting as well.

Meanwhile, walking has been known as an effective exercise for a long time now. For centuries, soldiers have been doing it, only with a twist. According to news.com rucking or walking while carrying a weighted pack on one's back has good results. Apart from crushing calories, walking while under load can likewise build endurance; hence, making a person move easily and do better in the gym. At the same time, it can get a person out of exercising machines and reap the same benefits while also reaping positive effects to his brain through outdoor exercises.

Alongside continuous exercise, Pat also opted for a healthier diet. Currently, he is 330 pounds lighter. His weight loss even required him to have his 30-pound excess skin removed. Starting with simplewalks, he was able to further take care of himself and live a healthier life.