We hear a lot about obesity these days. People look for easy and risky solutions that range from gastric bypass surgery tummy tucks, liposuction, starving and the inevitable plea for diet and exercise.
We all know that in order to lose weight one should eat less and burn more calories but its easier said than done. THERE’s one aspect of obesity no one’s really talking about. Besides the obvious challenges of being overweight or obese in our world, when it comes to exercise, plus-sized people have even more obstacles getting in their way. Gyms can be scary even for the most experienced exerciser. Walking into a room full of intimidating built exercisers, all of whom seem to know what they’re doing, is hard for many who wish to start in that path.
Those who suffer from obesity usually have some other issues and challenges to deal with also. Health problems that make it a challenge such as heart, diabetes high blood pressure, no condition, low energy or knee ,feet problems and the weight limits on most exercise machines prevent most obese people from doing the workout routines used by others. This means that obese people must find alternative forms of exercise in order to lose weight and start seeing results…more challenges than an average weight person may face.
Experts recommend several exercises to lose weight effectively like swimming which is highly recommended exercise for obese people, and while this is wonderful if you have a pool in your backyard, what if you don’t? Walking around in a bathing suit causes instant panic for plenty of people, but even more so if you’re overweight or obese.
Bicycle riding and cycling is another very popular one….but Recumbent bikes are another good option for obese people. The problem is, many aren’t built with big enough seats, and climbing onto them can be a real challenge. Walking is a simple exercise that can be done anywhere, right? For people that are hurt or suffer from joint or knee problems, walking isn’t always comfortable, and sometimes people are rude and many have even experienced name-calling and other rude behavior when they’ve gone out for a walk in parks or public.
Being obese and being overweight are two different things. What doctors use to determine which one you are involves your Body Mass Index (BMI). To calculate your BMI you divide your body weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. If you’re mathematically limited, as I am, you can simply use this BMI calculator. BMI is used to track body fat according to your height and your weight, but it doesn’t distinguish between lean body tissue and fat. BMI can be misleading for very muscular people or for pregnant women. A BMI between 25 and 29 is considered overweight and a BMI greater than 30 is considered obese. If you’re BMI is 30 or greater, see your doctor and get a checkup before you start exercising or dieting.
THE BIGGEST STEP IS TO DECIDE YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING FOR YOUR BODY AND HEALTH…BEING FIT IS NOT ABOUT WEIGHT IS MORE ABOUT BEING HEALTHY…THE LOOKS PART IS A REWARD THAT COMES WITH IT.
Before you decide to start a weight loss program always check with your doctor to make sure you can safely exercise without hurting yourself. If you’re taking medication, find out how to monitor yourself since some heart or blood pressure medications can affect your heart rate. Make sure you get details from your physician about exactly what you can and can’t do. If you’ve never exercised take it easy remember the last thing you want to do is hurt yourself. The start is the harder part…find a gym or work out buddy and talk to your family and friends to ask for support and motivation so they remind you of your goal and help you stay focused or lead you back to it at times of dismay or when you slack a little… Being healthy and fit is a life style not a temporary thing. ..Love your body and take care of it…dont forget that it reflects our life style.
