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Just How Far Must I Walk to Burn off a Snickers Bar?

Just what does it take to burn off that Halloween candy?

By Mary Shoemaker October 22, 2019

Ahh, Halloween. A time for costumes, trick or treating, and buckets of sweet, delicious candy. 

Maybe you're one of those moms who possesses the remarkable willpower to resist your child’s tempting candy treats. Or maybe you're like us, stealing a piece from the candy stash, eating it secretly in the pantry, hiding the wrappers in the trash and then promising yourself that you'll work it off later.

But just what does it take to burn off that Halloween candy? 

99 Walks has the answer. Every month, hundreds of women who want to get moving join the 99 Walks walking challenge and fall in love with the supportive community, daily inspiration, motivational classes, and the gorgeous, wearable inspiration they receive after crushing their goals.   

And since 99 Walks is an expert in all-things walking, they know just how many steps it takes to burn off that fun-sized Snickers bar. 

Here’s how far you’ll need to walk to burn off nine of our favorite Halloween candies:

So if you see me walking a 1/4 mile loop 14 times, you can probably guess what I’ve been doing.

Oh, and if you’re also wondering how far you’ll need to walk to burn off your pumpkin-spiced latte, or that bagel you had for breakfast, 99 Walks has the answer. Click here to find out!


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