Exercise and Obesity
At 280 pounds, exercise and obesity were difficult for me. Even though my husband and I took frequent walks at night and on the weekends, the overeating I did afterwards often undid the gains from exercise!
While losing over 140 pounds and now keeping it off for 3 years, I rely on exercise to help manage my weight. Anyone can be physically active, regardless of your size. While exercise and obesity may be more of a challenge than at smaller weights, increasing your activity is possible.
The benefits of exercise outweigh the costs by far! Exercise helps reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, helps strengthen bones and muscles, helps overcome weight loss plateaus and may help you sleep better.
The best place to start is to go slow to avoid injury or complications. When I got serious about exercise to help me lose weight faster, I started with just 10 minutes on the treadmill at 3 miles per hour. Before I knew it, I was running for weight loss!
Remember to check with your doctor before starting an exercise or weight loss plan. Also, you may want to ask your doctor which exercise is best for you.
The current research shows that all activity counts towards the recommended 30 minutes per day 5 days per week weight loss exercise program. Walking extra distance in the parking lot at work, mowing the grass and chasing after kids all day increases activity and helps burn calories. You can learn more and log your activity on the President’s Fitness Award website at http://www.presidentschallenge.org/.
Remember, everything counts!
Georgene
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