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If you have been sedentary for many years or if you have a BMI above the high end of normal, schedule a physical exam to see if you have any medical problems that might interfere with intense aerobic exercise. If you are moderately or morbidly obese, you also should consider hiring a personal trainer to guide you in the beginning. Most personal trainers are wise enough not to criticize any client because they recognize the difficulty an obese person has in becoming fit. Bear in mind that personal trainers feel the highest sense of accomplishment when they help an obese person lose weight.
And don’t be in a hurry. It took years for you to gain all those pounds and losing quickly may not be in your best interest. Resist being suckered by those ads for supplements that promise instant weight loss or a more muscular, sculpted body. Remember, if I can change my lifestyle, lose 50 pounds, and keep it off, then anyone can. I love to eat.
Set some exercise goals. Write them down or record them electronically. Look at them every morning. Reaching them will take commitment and time – a lot more than three 20-minute aerobic workouts each week, as recommended by the President’s Council on Physical Fitness. Joining the LifeNuts community is worth the time and effort. So get started now!
Proceed with a pace according to what your current BMI allows and be careful to go slowly to avoid injury. And, get a physical exam before starting any exercise program.
And don’t be in a hurry. It took years for you to gain all those pounds and losing quickly may not be in your best interest. Resist being suckered by those ads for supplements that promise instant weight loss or a more muscular, sculpted body. Remember, if I can change my lifestyle, lose 50 pounds, and keep it off, then anyone can. I love to eat.
Set some exercise goals. Write them down or record them electronically. Look at them every morning. Reaching them will take commitment and time – a lot more than three 20-minute aerobic workouts each week, as recommended by the President’s Council on Physical Fitness. Joining the LifeNuts community is worth the time and effort. So get started now!
Proceed with a pace according to what your current BMI allows and be careful to go slowly to avoid injury. And, get a physical exam before starting any exercise program.
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