Walk Your Way to Weight Loss
Track every step and calorie burned on your journey to a healthier weight
Walking is the most sustainable exercise strategy for long-term weight loss. Unlike intense gym workouts that feel punishing and hard to maintain, daily walking fits into real life. Studies show that reaching 10,000 to 12,000 steps daily combined with calorie awareness creates a meaningful deficit without burning out. The key is visibility — when you can see your calorie burn alongside your step count, every walk becomes a measurable contribution to your goal. Steps makes that connection clear, turning an ordinary walk into trackable weight loss progress you can see week over week.
Sound Familiar?
- ✓Hard to know exactly how many calories you're burning on your walks
- ✓Gym memberships go unused while a perfectly good sidewalk sits outside
- ✓Generic fitness apps focus on workouts, not the daily walk that actually fits your schedule
- ✓No clear picture of your calorie deficit means no feedback on whether you're making progress
Steps shows calorie burn alongside your step count so every walk has a measurable impact on your weight loss goal. Set a daily step target aligned with your calorie deficit, and watch your weekly and monthly charts trend in the right direction. Built-in streak tracking keeps you consistent on days when motivation is low — because consistency is what actually creates weight loss results.
Everything You Need
Calorie Tracking
See calories burned from every walk and daily movement, calculated from your steps, weight, and height.
Goal Setting
Set a step goal matched to your weight loss target — the app shows your daily progress toward it in real time.
Progress Charts
Weekly and monthly charts show your step trends so you can spot progress and adjust your walking routine.
23+ Workouts
Log walks, runs, hikes, and more — every activity contributes to your daily calorie and step totals.
Streaks
Day-by-day streaks keep you accountable and make hitting your step goal feel like a daily win.
See It In Action
What People Are Saying
“I lost 20 pounds over six months by simply hitting 10,000 steps a day. Steps made it feel achievable because I could see the calories adding up with every walk.”
“I have a desk job and couldn't make myself go to the gym. Once I saw that walking burned real calories, I started taking lunch walks every day. Down 15 pounds.”
“I needed to lose weight before my wedding. Steps helped me build a walking habit that got me there without starving myself or joining an expensive gym.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steps do I need to walk to lose weight?+
Most research points to 10,000 to 12,000 steps daily as an effective target for weight loss, creating roughly a 300-500 calorie daily deficit depending on your weight. Steps lets you set any goal and adjust as you progress.
Does Steps track calories burned from walking?+
Yes. Steps calculates calories burned based on your step count, pace, height, and weight. You can see daily calorie totals and track how they accumulate week over week.
Is walking alone enough to lose weight?+
Walking can absolutely drive weight loss, especially combined with mindful eating. A daily 45-minute walk at a brisk pace burns 200-350 calories — enough to lose a pound every 10-17 days without any other changes.
Can I set a weight loss goal in the app?+
Steps lets you set a daily step goal based on your weight loss target. The calorie tracking feature shows how your daily walking contributes to your deficit goal.
How long does it take to see weight loss results from walking?+
Most consistent walkers see measurable results in 4-8 weeks when combining 10,000+ daily steps with reasonable eating habits. Steps' progress charts help you spot trends and stay motivated during that early period.
Is walking better than running for weight loss?+
Walking is lower impact and easier to sustain daily than running. While running burns more calories per minute, walking's sustainability often makes it more effective long-term. Read our full comparison in the related articles below.
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