Walk with Spot
Go for a walk every day with your dog or your partner, even if it’s for just 10 minutes around the block. When the weather is horrible, your dog’s enthusiasm gives you the incentive to get out when you wouldn’t dare lace up your sneakers otherwise. All the walking adds up: you can lose more than 50 pounds a year.
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