Even if you're convinced you can't lose weight, you owe it to yourself to be fit!
I've been told on occasion by individuals that are overweight, that they've tried to lose weight-to no avail- and they've given up on exercise.
Losing weight is no easy task, and it's certainly harder for some people; it's not your imagination. Some individuals are more prone to weight gain and are more resistant to weight loss. Quitting or not participating in exercise however, is one sure way to allow your health to deteriorate and guarantee additional weight gain.
The key to staying on track is to eliminate the popular fitness culture philosophy that would have you believe that you're not fit unless you're lean.
I've been told on occasion by individuals that are overweight, that they've tried to lose weight-to no avail- and they've given up on exercise.
Losing weight is no easy task, and it's certainly harder for some people; it's not your imagination. Some individuals are more prone to weight gain and are more resistant to weight loss. Quitting or not participating in exercise however, is one sure way to allow your health to deteriorate and guarantee additional weight gain.
The key to staying on track is to eliminate the popular fitness culture philosophy that would have you believe that you're not fit unless you're lean.
Weight loss is but one benefit for exercising, yet it is clearly some people's sole motivator. I think it should be made clear, that you're being irresponsible to your wellbeing if you stop exercising just because you're not loosing weight. Don't pay into this dreadful stigma perpetrated by the fitness and weight loss industry.
Just because someone is marginally overweight, doesn't mean they're doomed to ill health and increased risk for heart-attack. If the individual is active and participates in some form of exercise routine on a regular basis, they can reap all the health protecting benefits; as would a lean person. By not training, you're not only increasing the likelihood of gaining more weight, but you're also not benefiting from all the great health enhancing benefits of exercise.
I've met plenty of slim people who were in dreadful condition, while on the other hand, I've met people that were moderately overweight, but had terrific cardio endurance and good physical strength. If you pay too much attention to the aesthetic component for fitness, you may make the terrible mistake of not exercising because it doesn't seem to yield the body type you visualize for yourself.
Don't give in to the one dimensional thinking of popular media and advertising! Exercise, eat healthy, and try to have a better relationship with yourself. Who knows, if you get active for the right reasons and stick with it long enough- because you're finally doing it for the right reason- you'll be pleasantly surprised by the results.
Just because someone is marginally overweight, doesn't mean they're doomed to ill health and increased risk for heart-attack. If the individual is active and participates in some form of exercise routine on a regular basis, they can reap all the health protecting benefits; as would a lean person. By not training, you're not only increasing the likelihood of gaining more weight, but you're also not benefiting from all the great health enhancing benefits of exercise.
I've met plenty of slim people who were in dreadful condition, while on the other hand, I've met people that were moderately overweight, but had terrific cardio endurance and good physical strength. If you pay too much attention to the aesthetic component for fitness, you may make the terrible mistake of not exercising because it doesn't seem to yield the body type you visualize for yourself.
Don't give in to the one dimensional thinking of popular media and advertising! Exercise, eat healthy, and try to have a better relationship with yourself. Who knows, if you get active for the right reasons and stick with it long enough- because you're finally doing it for the right reason- you'll be pleasantly surprised by the results.
