YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH; EVEN IF YOU ARE OVER 40 LBS OVERWEIGHT
YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH; EVEN IF YOU ARE OVER 40 LBS OVERWEIGHTBy Lynn Veach(c) Lynn Veachhttp://www.secretstoabetteryou.com-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Do you struggle with your weight? I believe many of us do atone time or another. I know that for me, the older I get themore difficult it is to take off any excess pounds that accumulate over the winter.If you are dieting you probably know that a program of physical activity helps to accelerate the weight lossprocess.The thought of exercise for many of us is not alwaysappealing for various reasons. For some it may be that it is boring, for others it just may be difficult, because of how much weight has accumulated.The fact is though, that we all need to get some physicalactivity, even if it is just for our general health and well being.Do you feel that you can barely do any activity at all? Doyou feel that you cannot exercise, play sports, or become more fit?If you are overweight by a significant amount, you facespecial challenges in trying to be active. You may not be able to move as well and in the same way as other people can. You may find it difficult to find clothing and equipmentfor exercising. You may even feel self-conscious beingphysically active around other people.Let’s look at why you should try to be as active aspossible.First, being physically active may help you live longer and protect you from the diseases of diabetes, heart disease,stroke, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis.If you already have any of these problems, becomingphysically active may help you control or improve your symptoms.Regular physical activity helps you feel better because itlowers your stress and boosts your mood. It also increases your strength and helps control your blood sugar and blood pressure.In addition, physical activity helps build healthy bones,muscles, joints, and helps your heart and lungs work better.Finally, it also improves your self-esteem.HOW do I get Started?First and foremost, appreciate yourself!If you cannot do an activity, don’t be hard on yourself.Instead, feel good about what you CAN do.Be proud of pushing yourself up out of a chair or walkinga short distance. Pat yourself on the back for TRYING even if you can’t do it the first time. It may be easier the next time!If you have not been too physically active, you need tostart slowly.Always warm up before any physical activity. In fact ashort walk can be good to get the blood flowing. You can also tap your toes, swing your arms, or march in place.After you have completed your physical activity, be sureto cool down. In other words, if you are exercising…don’t just stop. Slow down gradually before you stop.You should set some short term goals. If you can only dosome low activity for 5 minutes, try to set a goal of perhaps 10 minutes. Then slowly work up to that point, then set another achievable goal.Track your progress and keep it fun! Maybe you like todance, well put some of your favorite music on and sway your hips and tap your toes if that is all you are capable of doing at this point. Again, the amount and type of physical activity will be determined by how much activity you are currently accustomed to, and your general wellbeing.Before you start being physically active you shouldconsult a health care professional, especially if you have a chronic health problem such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a personal or family history of heart disease, or if you are a woman over age 50 or a man over age 40.=====================================Need more diet and health information? Look for mynew book in the summer of 2006, available at:Click Here> http://www.secretstoabetteryou.com=====================================** Attn Ezine editors / Site owners **Feel free to reprint this article in its entiretyin your ezine or on your site so long as you leaveall links in place, do not modify the content andinclude our resource box as listed above. Lynn is a webmaster, publisher, and author focusing on areas of self improvement. Lynn's current project is a book focusing on how your diet controls your aging process and will be published in summer of 2006.
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