LOSING WEIGHT
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Many people take
up regular exercise because they want to lose weight or, at least control
their weight and maintain it at an acceptable level. If exercise is
used to supplement a weight reducing diet, then it can be very effective
as it increases your metabolic rate and helps burn up calories. However,
exercise alone will not reduce weight and it is no good running for
30 minutes if you eat cream buns and chocolate bars afterwards. Some
people find that their weight stays pretty steady during the first few
weeks of an exercise program, although when they look in the mirror
they appear slimmer and firmer as their bodies become stronger and more
supple. Everybody responds differently and even if weight loss is slow at first, do not let it get you down, because all your hard work will produce results and a slimmer figure, although it may take longer for your body to respond to increased exercise than it does for some other people. Persevere and any unsightly bulges will disappear as you burn up fat and develop firm muscle tissue. Your body will become stronger, firmer and leaner and you will feel more attractive as a result, as well as fitter and healthier. Being overweight is not healthy and may trigger off many medical disorders and diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and abdominal problems. Exercise is an effective and enjoyable way of controlling your diet. You can half-starve yourself on a trendy diet and emerge a lot thinner, it does not make you fitter or healthier, probably the reverse, and the weight will soon return if you do not take steps to control it. Sensible diet and regular exercise are the most effective ways to lose weight and keep it off for good. Remember that if you are heavily overweight to check with your doctor before you exercise strenuously, and if you are on a very low calorie regime, then don't exercise too vigorously or you may feel weak and dizzy. Exercise caution and commonsense.
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