Alison....The walking diet was a freebie with the Daily Telegraph a couple of weekends ago and as I enjoy walking and need to lose weight I thought I'd try it. It involves walking,following the walkactive technique, every day,part fast,part normal speed and watching what you eat. No carbs after 5p.m. on several nights a week. The plan was written by Joanna Hall(www.joannahall.com) who runs walkactive courses at various locations across the country.Not sure I've mastered the walking technique correctly, but at least it's making me go out and do it. When it rained last week, I commandeered a treadmill at the gym and got my distance in that way.....much better than getting wet!