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While everyone's body is different, there is a simple formula for kick-starting weight loss: eat less, move more. Still, if you've wondered just how much more you'd need to walk to start shedding pounds, let's dig into the specifics.

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The average person walks about 2,000 steps in a mile, which burns roughly 100 calories, according to Courtney Meadows, an NASM-certified personal trainer and fitness coach. "One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories," she told POPSUGAR. So, in order to lose one pound a week - a healthy goal, according to experts - you'd need to burn 500 calories a day. "That means you should aim for about 10,000 steps a day, which is the equivalent of five miles."

If that number seems intimidating, remember that it includes everything you do during the day, like walking around your house or the store.

Variety is key to keeping your body in weight-loss mode, so create a workout plan that will help you switch up your walk each day and avoid hitting a plateau. Courtney suggests adding weights, throwing in lunges, or increasing your distance to take it up a notch.

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"You can even play around with intervals, which will maximize cardiorespiratory benefits," Courtney said. Try walking for 30 seconds at a pace at which you would still be able to hold a conversation, and then for the next minute, walk fast enough that you're breathing heavily.

Here's an interval walking workout to try on the treadmill and a 30-minute walking and bodyweight glute routine you can do indoors or outside! Ten-thousand steps a day? You've got this.

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If you're spending more time at home and away from other people, you may not have access to your usual outlets of relieving stress, like going to the gym or group fitness classes, seeing your therapist, or spending time with friends and family. Click through the slideshow above for some healthy ways to de-stress at home. These are fairly inexpensive, and even doing them for a few minutes can help uplift your mood and make you feel calmer.

Meditative Doodling

While sitting down and meditating can be beneficial for relaxing the body and mind, if your thoughts are racing, sometimes it's too difficult to calm them with mere deep breaths. Try Zentangle, a type of meditative doodling, to focus your attention and allow your thoughts to settle.

All you need is a piece of paper and a pen, and there are tons of free videos online you can learn from.

Breathe Deeply With Calming Yoga

Do a 10-Minute Workout

Maybe sitting still or being calm actually makes you more anxious, and you just need to move! Follow along to one of these 10-minute workout videos to take your mind off your worries.

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Foam Roll

As a form self care and recovery, take five to 10 minutes to use a foam roller. This self-massage will feel so good on your tight, tense muscles. Try these foam-rolling exercises.

Get Cozy With an Uplifting Book and a Mug

While it's good to stay informed about the issues of the world, if the news is making you feel uneasy, take a break and read something uplifting instead. Cuddling under a blanket on the couch with one of these mood-boosting books and a calming cup of hot tea or coffee can transform your negative feelings, even if you only have a few minutes.

Use Your Phone For Good

While reading or watching stressful news isn't helping your level of stress, you can still use your phone to uplift your mood. FaceTime a friend or relative to feel more connected and get some laughs. Listen to an uplifting podcast or audiobook. Watch some adorable dog videos or listen to a meditation app. Just be mindful about staying off social media if scrolling through heightens your anxiety.

Dance, Sing, and Let Loose

Redirect your frazzled emotions by turning up some of your favorite upbeat music and get your dance on. Let it all go and move your body in any way that feels good. Belting out the words could help you relieve pent-up emotions and help you feel happier.

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