Ways To Burn Calories - Physical Movement And Exercise Is Important For All - Adults And Children

By Author: Sue Bristol
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Ways to burn calories reduces to physical movement and exercise. It is important for all of us...adults and children. There are, however, a few more difficulties involved in remaining physically active for those who are unusually heavy (morbid obesity):

• Self-esteem issues may prevent you from participating in group activities.

• Movement, such as bending or brisk walking, may be difficult.

• Clothes suitable for exercise may be hard to find.

• Depression may cause lack of motivation to even make the effort.

• Discouragement causes one to feel hopeless that anything will make any difference.

So, what is the larger person to do? Should you just abandon the effort and "resign yourself to your fate"?

Exercise is essential for all living beings. We are not designed to be sedentary. Further, people who are overweight to any extent are at more risk of developing illnesses associated with weight: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis, sleep disorders, gall bladder disease, and even some types of cancer.

What are the benefits if you "get on ...
... the move"? In addition to losing weight and reducing risk of disease as discussed above, take a look at this benefits:

• Improves mood and self-esteem.

• Increases energy.

• Helps to reduce blood pressure.

• Aids in the control of blood sugar.

• Improves balance and flexibility.

• Strengthens and conditions bones, muscles, and joints.

Convinced? Let's get started!

1. Walk. Start slowly if you have been completely sedentary. (If you have been ill or suffer from breathing difficulties or heart disease, check with your doctor first, just so he knows what you're doing. It's unlikely he will tell you to continue to sit or lie perfectly still all day.) Start with only five minutes at a time and build up to ten minutes, and then fifteen. Walking is a safe and comfortable way to begin to get yourself moving. If you wish, ask a friend to walk with you. Don't race...don't even get out of breath. Just start walking. (If you have large thighs you may need liners or shorts to prevent skin irritation of your inner thighs).

2. Water exercise. If you have access to a gym with a pool (check with your local YMCA) count yourself fortunate and sign up immediately. Exercising in water is an excellent way to get yourself moving without undue stress on muscles or joints. Water provides natural resistance for toning of muscles and flexibility of joints.

3. Yoga exercises. Check your community resources for classes. Yoga is a gentle way to begin to get your body moving without undue stress on muscles and joints that have become accustomed to inactivity.

4. Limit the amount of time you spend watching TV or using the computer. You are more likely to feel an urge to get moving if you are not engaged in a pleasant activity. Set certain hours of the day for screen time and in the off times, get moving...even if you're walking around your house or lifting small hand weights.

5. If you are too large at this time to engage in much movement, participate in chair exercises available every morning on several TV stations.

Remember your goal...you're striving for a mere five percent of your body weight. You can do it...start right now!

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Sue Bristol, R.N. says: "lose weight and lower your BMI" by burning your calories and if you are overweight then read this e-book how to lose weight.