Is being obese a hindrance to getting back in shape?

[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. =)