Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community.
Obesity leads to type two - diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or
stroke and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as
well as the general improvement in the quality of life that can occur, losingweight is one of the best things that you can do for yourself.
The body will shed excess fat when it needs more calories to function
through the demands you place on it in a given day than the amount of calories
that you feed it. It’s that simple. So, in order to lose weight, you need to
decrease the number of calories that you eat as well as increase the amount
that you burn.
Exercise is vital when trying to lose weight for several reasons:
First, as you start to eat less, your metabolism will slow down
somewhat. Exercising helps to elevate your metabolism back to an efficient
level. Second, as mentioned, exercise burns more calories so that you can lose
weight faster and stay motivated in your efforts. Third, exercise actually
releases endorphins, chemicals that keep your mood elevated.
Exercise doesn’t have to mean spending hours at the gym or straining
through exhausting workouts. In fact, in order for you to stick with it on the
long run, exercising should be something that you enjoy. Start by increasing
your activity level in an overall way. Take the stairs when you can. Try to park
further from the mall door when you go shopping. Go for a walk in the park or
through a neighborhood you love and bring a dog or a friend along for company.
Take dance or martial arts lessons. Have a range of aerobics, kickboxing, yoga,
or pretty much any activity you want right in the comfort of your own home.
Once you become more active in general, you’ll find it easier and more
natural to move into regular exercise.
Whatever kind of exercise you choose, it’s important to stay motivated,
fun and make it become a regular part of your healthier lifestyle.
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