Is being obese a hindrance to getting back in shape?

[hakkai619]

Start slow, that's all I say. Don't jump into deep water without first getting used to shallow water. Walking burns off a suprising amount of calories, so take a short walk once maybe twice a day. As you feel your fitness improving you can slowly build up the pace a little, and eventually break into a jog.

Equally important thing is to eat healthy. I hate the word 'diet'.. when people use the word diet, to me it implys they're only planning to eat healthily short term, which usually turns out bad.. IMO if you want to get into good shape you have to think long term, you have to want to change your lifestyle, and eat healthily for the rest of your life.

Yeah thanks for the advices. Id like to get back in shape. Back to the time i can run a 5k marathon w/o much trouble. Back to the time i ran across the 2 bridges near my home and back. i might just do that but what can you tip me when im pretty busy with school. I mean my mind isnt set on my body yet.

[Youngblood]

i might just do that but what can you tip me when im pretty busy with school. I mean my mind isnt set on my body yet.

It's all about motivation bro. If you want it you can do it. But doesn't sound like you're quite ready yet.

[AdamGB]

All I can say is that you need to have a good look at your eating habbits, if you're eating too much food and bad food then no ammount of exercise is going to get you into shape.

[hakkai619]

Both true. I think im not ready yet. I gotta set my priorities straight first and yes i think my appetite is pretty big and i gotta learn to control it.

[AdamGB]

For all the diets etc you see and hear about out there mate it simply comes down to one thing, energy balance... different eating habits, good hydration, different types of food will control your appetite/cravings, change your well being and body composition so all of that stuff is important but the main that goes towards burning off fat is always 'energy balance':

Energy (k Calories) eaten - more than - energy used = weight increases

Energy (k Calories) eaten - the same as - energy used = weight stays the same

Energy (k Calories) eaten - - less than - energy used = weight decreases

Simple, eh?

So to lose weight you've either got to eat less, do more or, ideally do a combination of both as it's easier to do half and half than it is to do a ridiculous amount of dieting or exercising.

The human body is designed to move, but if obesity is holding you back from changing properly then you're going to have to ease into it with good eating habits in place.

It's good that you've identified mentally were you are and what priorities need to be in place, that's a step towards it, now get on to the next!

Good luck to you. =)

[hakkai619]

Thanks guys. Now imma apply those things in a few weeks time. See if theres any effect. One thing will be walking to places i usually take public transport to get to. Walking good idea. Well technically running isnt that strenuous for me cause i still have SOME stamina left

[The Congressman]

Hire a fitness trainer. A chick one, cuz they're meaner. Believe me they will kick your azz.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Thanks guys. Now imma apply those things in a few weeks time. See if theres any effect. One thing will be walking to places i usually take public transport to get to. Walking good idea. Well technically running isnt that strenuous for me cause i still have SOME stamina left

every journey begins with one step. Even if that's one you're taking whilst coughing and wheezing. But your mind has to be in it otherwise you are just tinkering round the edges. For you it might be that a gradual approach works best, for others it's like flicking a switch and they fall straight in to eating clean and regular exercise. One thing Adam is right about, it becomes a habit you can learn. Remember you're in control of what you shovel in your mouth