Technically, how to lose weight quick is simple-just cut your day by day consumption of calories and workout more . When your organism finds it can’tremove the required power from the food you ingest, it’ll begin to burn the fat repositories in waistline and other parts of your body. So, the most natural way on how to lose weight fast is to keep to a diet, that cuts the energy your take in and do regular exercises to burn energy.
While this plan of attack to how to lose weight quick is most natural and healthy, it’s not straightforward. Small wonder that lots of so-called weight loss pills were developed, which make it simpler to lose weight. One of the most well liked categories of these pills are fat blockers and fat binders. They work by cutting the amount of fat that your body assimilates from foods. Fat blockers the most well-known example is Orlistat, sold as Xenical particularly stamp down the lipase enzyme in the intestines which breaks up fat making it prepared for digestion. As a consequence, the fat cannot be absorbed by the organism so it passes freely through the gut. Fat binders work by tying to the fat molecules, again making it unabsorbable by intestines. Fat blockers and binders have extremely evil side effects. Naturally you cannot await that removal of fats from your diet in such a fashion will be healthy. Follow the aforemention tips on how to lose weight quick
Funny thing happened today; I went out for a good hard 2 hour ride; ground myself into the usual pulp and then came home and decided to go for a run. Now I’m well aware that this has a name that triathletes like to call ‘brick’ training but as a pure road cyclist I’ve seen little value in doing anything other than riding my bike over the past few years. Maybe its fear of injury or fear of messing with efficiency on the bike however, maybe triathletes are onto something.
Granted, I’ve not been riding much this year and I’m as ‘fresh’ as a daisy so perhaps anything would improve strength, endurance and power: food for thought. As a ‘pure’ cyclist, one would most definitely frown upon any kind of cross-training during ‘in’ season. When you’re a cyclist you do one thing and you do it well; you ride a bike…fast.
Let’s suppose for a second that I take my ‘cyclist’ hat off and put on my ‘cross training’ hat, what would that feel like? Well, over the past 2 months I’ve been running here and there when time presents itself and I can actually say that I’ve enjoyed it. Mind you, it was more enjoyable when I had my running partner keeping me company but now its more about getting down to business. In getting down to business over past few weeks I’ve been able to build some serious strength, speed and do some decent interval training in the city (yes the city folks) while out for my little run to the lake and up Strachan to King. As a result of my little runs around the ‘loop’, I’ve experienced a faster bounce-back to some decent level of riding while on the bike. In the past, if I didn’t have time to do a 3 hour ride, I simply wouldn’t ride (part of that wonderful all or nothing attitude I have) and as a result my riding would suffer and the stress and guilt of not riding would build. One of the fantastic things about living downtown Toronto is this lovely thing known as rush hour and basically if you can’t get out of the core before 3 o’clock, you’re fighting it on your bike; not my idea of fun. Why not try a run instead of sucking fumes?
Now that I’ve introduced some cross-training into the mix I’ve discovered that running may actually help not only with performance but can also decrease the ‘guilt’ factor of not having time/energy to do a 3 plus hour ride. You can get a fairly decent workout running for an hour. I’m the first person to agree that there is no substitute (Porsche’s motto) for training ‘on’ the bike but perhaps when one can’t train because of time and other life commitments (and doesn’t feel like an hour on the rollers or indoor trainer), a good hard run might suffice.
Hopefully none of my cyclist friends are reading this blasphemy but for all other mere mortals out there, this is a small lesson that doing what you can on or off the bike, be it running or swimming or anything, can yield decent results and sometimes keep you feeling mentally fresh with your one main passion. I acknowledge that this is usually reserved for out-of-season training but why not change it up…just for fun.
Yes, I did just say ‘fun’.
After having been on and off the therapist’s couch for a number of years, I’m not sure I have an answer yet. Food to me, I guess, provides the same “thrill” or sense of satisfaction that alcohol does to an alcoholic or drugs to an addict.
The only difference I suppose is it doesn’t numb the pain, it just helps with the anxiety. People who know what I went through in childhood and other parts of my life are quite surprised that I’m an upstanding, law-abiding citizen and not some derelict drug abuser or criminal in jail. It certainly would have been much easier to go down this road, but the pride instilled in me by my parents would never have allowed me — and still doesn’t.
I’ve been dating my girlfriend/fiancee for 15 years now. We’ve had our moments — good and bad. The issue isn’t about fear of committment. In fact, the reasons have changed over the years. Suffice to say that currently, she lives with her parents and we have a rather casual dating relationship much like what we used to experience in the early years. We’ve gone full circle during this time and ended up back here.
We lack intimacy, and sometimes I think the relationship is nothing more than that of convenience on both of our parts. To be honest, she’s a two-time cancer survivor: ovarian and thyroid. Each time, I’ve been there by her side to help her in every way possible. I mention all of this to simply point out here’s one aspect of my life that causes a tremendous amount of anxiety, worry, depression and sadness.
Before her illness, we lived in a large metropolitan area where life was more to my liking. When she became ill, we moved back to her small city where life remains the same as it was 45 years ago. It’s like standing in a time warp. There’s nothing to do, I’m not stimulated intellectually or on any other level, I find nothing of interest here, don’t enjoy the climate … the list goes on. This causes additional issues in my chronic unhappiness and feelings of hopelessness.
Combine that with the stresses of a job where I don’t want to be working, supervising a large staff of mostly women who are constantly bickering, back stabbing and gossiping; two bosses who ask for the world, moon, stars and sun but give you no means by which to achieve it … well, you get the picture. It’s sheer horror.
There’s still the baggage from my childhood I continue to hold on to, and even though I’ve been and continue to be in therapy now, it’s still difficult to sort through all of this.
Plus, I’m in my early 40s, have had lots of jobs over the years and still no idea of what I want to be when I grow up. Talk about a lack of real direction and focus in your life. It’s horrendous. Is it any wonder I can even stand upright or get out of bed every day? Somehow, I manage to do so, pick myself up, dust myself off and just muddle through.
I started on a diet with Nutrisystem awhile back that I stayed on for several months. All I ate was their food, nothing else despite their directions to supplement with fruits, vegetables and plenty of water. YUK! Anyway, I managed to lose 40 pounds. My psychiatrist told me I needed to keep this weight under control because it was the only part of my life of over which I had control. When the second cancer diagnosis came, the pounds came with it, in a hurry too.
That leads me to where I am today. Getting older, balder and fatter. More and more health problems are creeping in: bad sleep, I can hear myself breathing, lower back problems, intestinal distress, plantar fasciitis on one of my feet, higher blood pressure (pre-hypertension), high cholesterol and I can’t regulate my temperature — I burn up all of the time. The good thing though: no sign of diabetes yet!
I’ve said for a long time now that changes need to be made, but I haven’t done anything about them. Push has come to shove, literally. I just can’t go on like this anymore. So a radical change is needed. It’s not going to be easy.
Last night’s post was written rather hastily. I thought I had more time, but my now-ex-boyfriend came home early. We’ve been spending a couple of days together now, trying to maintain a friendship. I feel like it’s working and that we’re communicating really well … But that’s all we do. I can make him understand how I feel, but not act accordingly. He’s still the most self-absorbed person I’ve ever met.
He’s young and all that, but I really don’t think that’s an excuse. He’s been pampered his entire life by an overprotective mother (I don’t know how I keep ending up in relationships with guys like that), but I would think he would be able to stop talking about himself just long enough for me to say, ‘I’m unhappy.’ Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it.
I’m giving him a chance because he means a lot to me. He is a wonderful and funny person, who has enriched my life the last couple of months. I just don’t know if I can maintain a friendship where there’s only room for one person; him.
It’s about noon and I’ve had a cup of coffee so far. The hunger pangs aren’t horrible yet, so I’m trying to wait with breakfast for as long as possible. When I do decide to eat, I’m going to fry some eggs leftover from yesterday’s dinner. Eggs are high in protein and they keep you full for a very long time. Starting the day off like that often means that I can make do with just one meal a day. I’d much rather have eggs for breakfast than some sugary cereal from hell. I’d like to know what you guys eat for breakfast, if anything, and why. Is it better to have fruits? I’m worried about the amount of sugar in them … And what about dairy? Is it a bad idea to have yoghurt?
Recently, we’ve been talking about creating the proper environment in your kitchen so that you can increase the odds of your success while working to reach a healthy weight…you know…get rid of the junk and replace it with healthy food options. I think that we can all agree that it is a wise thing to do. I mean, if there aren’t any potato chips in your pantry you’re more likely to grab a healthy snack…if you get in the car, though, and go buy the potato chips, well…maybe you should hide the car keys!!!
Seriously though, potato chips and healthy pantries aside, you have to reeeeally want to lose the weight. There are no magic bullets out there, no matter what anyone says…to succeed, you’ve gotta wanna do it!
When you do come to that point where you’re ready to go…ready to commit to improving your health by reaching a healthy weight…it’s like an avalanche!!! You become the avalanche and push all your hesitations and excuses down the mountain side and out of your way! You are filled with energy and excitement about the prospect of a slim new you! There is no stopping you!!!
Well, there are so many weight loss programs out there and they all promise the moon and back when it comes to results…you could easily become the “avalanche” for any number of diet plans that are out there right now. They all sound great and you can’t wait to start…but as you decide which plan is right for you, be careful what you consider.
So, in light of all this, when considering a weight management plan, there is More Than Weight Loss…much more…much more that one needs to consider before embarking on any regimen.
When considering a weight management plan, one needs to consider how they will maintain their weight loss…that is sooo critical. What does any given program have to offer you when it comes to making the transition to maintenance? You can’t just lose the weight and then return to your old eating habits, but that is what most people do…because they aren’t given any support or education regarding maintenance. Most programs just want you to lose weight, but aren’t interested in helping teach you how to keep it off. The weight loss is just the first step in a lifelong journey of healthy habits that one must adopt to remain at that healthy weight.
That’s where I come in…my next blog will outline how the program that I coach will change your life…forever.
Leave me a comment…love to hear from you! Take care.
It seems people my age are on track to becoming labeled as the “Google Generation,” because everything that is human can be found on the web. Including other people like you! Some of us connect virtually in order to promote understanding the importance of Omega-3’s, while others feel the need to be constantly online.
How much is too much time spent in the electronic world? A recent Seattle-Tacoma survey showed that video gamers are old, fat and sad! It claimed that the average U.S. gamer is 30+, depressed, and overweight.
Average U.S. Gamer
Now don’t get me wrong, it’s not all about the games. In fact, video games can be incredibly beneficial, including helping kids fight cancer. I love video games, and I’m especially glad that pilots master freak scenarios in flight simulators. This contributes to the safety of those who fly in the heavens, but…
The affect of games on the physical and mental health of our populations is an important issue. Gamers attain satisfaction by achieving goals, accomplishments, and improving status in online battle worlds. Moreover, they prefer socializing online as opposed to a real life setting. What we should be asking now is…
Does gaming cause fatness or does fatness cause gaming?
Or, does depression cause fatness, which causes gaming?
and…Can fitness cure depression?
We are left with many questions, but a wise man notes that in order for us to be in physical and emotional balance, we must find ways to fulfill our most inner needs. Positive, healthy relationships meet many needs, which can be especially improved through fitness.
Journey to Physical Fitness Satisfies Human Needs:
Feeling of accomplishment and advancement when goals are reached. Goals are set realistically, often at losing one pound per week. After two months, the difference is very noticable.
The notion of Vitality. Health no longer seems to be a limiting factor, you are confident from your accomplishments and learned many lessons about yourself as a person.
SENSE OF PURPOSE, allowing your soul to thrive in times of success, failure, and more success.
Fitness offers an optimistic journey through life.
People can connect with millions more people just by lifting a weight. Willing to beneficially challenge the human body is as admirable as challenging and strengthening the human mind.
Investing in yourself through healthy living is ALSO an investment in the people around you (and those who you wish would be!).
My passion in health and fitness has opened many doors for me. Functional muscles are no longer about vanity, but of quality of life — physical and mental resilience, to thrive with purpose.
Do not change who you are. Instead, GROW into who you want to be. The freedom is yours to choose, these people did…
Weighing nearly 400 pounds, man walks off half his weight
Man counted calories, watched the pounds go
Weight-Loss Success: Saying Hello to a Size 6 and Goodbye to 170 lbs
Success comes one step at a time
Check out the Health Center for information and inspiration.
Even though calories are important, I have a few ideas on helping out.
Burning Fat without EVEN thinking about Calories!
Consume a diet 33% protein, 33% carbs, and 33% fat.
Increase ratio of protein to carbs in as many meals as possible. Tip: Lean meat, fish, cottage cheese, yogurt, and protein shakes can be the foundation of protein in the diet.
Eat HIGH Protein ALL DAY LONG. However, consume more of your carbs in the morning, and more of your fats in the afternoon for optimal nutrient efficiency. For example, enjoy a bowl of oatmeal in the morning, and then have almonds as a snack in the afternoon.
Decrease overall carbohydrates consumption. EXCEPTION: High density carbohydrates are beneficial to body composition. You can eat as many vegetables, fruits, and greens as you want. In addition, beans and oatmeal are also especially healthy and give great energy for the days events.
MORE Fiber! Okay, there is such a thing as too much fiber, but don’t ask me about that, pal! Anyway, 25 grams fiber per day is a healthy amount, keeps you regular and relatively detoxified. More importantly, fiber also controls your blood sugar so you are no longer a slave to hunger!
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise! No brainer here. More energy expended on physical activity has a whole range of health benefits as well as promoting the BURNING of PURE fat!
Surround yourself with fit people. Yes, genetics plays a role, but lifestyle is key. Does your current support system encourage your weight loss or are their negative habits toxic? Communication helps, so lets make sure we’re all on the same page about each other’s health. Personally, I like when my family, friends, and girlfriends enjoys living healthy with me. I suppose our healthy habits rub off on each other. In fact, my father’s dedication to exercise and running accomplishments have inspired me for years.
My final points are simple and practical
Exercise and Nutrition reduce incidence of nearly every disease known to man.
Sick family is emotionally painful, while a sick healthcare system is expensive.
Fitness is a path to vitality that hundreds of millions are traveling, but each experience is unique as the person behind the subcutaneous fat.
Do it for you, not for anyone else.
Fitness can be highly satisfying, improve relationships, and SAVE YOU TONS OF MONEY!
I look toward the future, knowing we’re all on the same team.
Thousand of feet above ground, I look to the world for inspiration.
As we balloon with each passing year, thanks to our benevolent friends at Kill-you Fried Chicken, Burger Kill and Pizza Butt, more and more people are waking up and realizing they have been trapped in today’s greatest, most dangerous social and medical ill – FAT. I could take the high road and talk about the health risks that accompany our ever-increasing waistlines, but the bottom line is that being fat is seldom a good thing. Spare me the soliloquy about how unhappy your childhood might have been, or the cellulite-rich excuse that this is how “you really are” because of your genetic make up, or, worse still, you became fat when your parent or spouse passed on. Certainly, experts affirm that fat is not merely a question of will power as the “fat gene” has been isolated in the genetic analysis of rodents. But, do any of these explanations justify some of our fellow humans weighing more than many prize-winning livestock? I mean seriously: do you really expect us to believe that you didn’t notice feel yourself becoming trapped in your own body – straining to walk on your own too feet, barely managing to maintain proper hygiene because some parts have become virtually impossible to reach ? Well, lest I appear to be cruel, let us make one thing clear – minus being strapped down to a table and force fed like French geese to make foie gras with a funnel down your throat, there really is no excuse for becoming morbidly obese. If you are, then those around you (your partner, your family, your friends) failed to love you enough to keep you on a path of good health and positive self-perception. If you are fat and have always been fat, understand that under no circumstances is that the way you “naturally” are. There’s nothing natural about obesity. The human body is one of the most beautiful, most efficient working systems ever to evolve on this planet of ours. It is rightly considered by many to be a demonstration of the divine and should be respected and treated as such. EVERY TIME you STUFF your face with excess and self-pity, your deny yourself the chance to enjoy and share the beauty that your parents were kind enough give you. So, in short, stop making excuses for being fat and stop using noble declarations of self-acceptance to make you feel better about your massive size. There’s nothing pretty about it my fat friend. Instead, start turning your digestive energies to figuring out how to lose the luggage you’re currently dragging around.
BOTH ENDS OF THE SCALE
The good news is, the human body responds to positive life changes and will thank you for protecting it by giving you the results you have always wanted. The bad news is, contrary to popular belief, diets, pills, and all the great gimmicks we see on TV never work. Ask any poor soul who has become a casualty of yo yo diets and he or she will tell you: weight easily lost is just as easily regained…and then some! So, to begin your new journey to a slimmer, efficient, sexier you, the first crucial step is to consider the process you are about to undertake as a life change, not just a body change. What does this mean? It means that if you’re not seeing the big picture , you’ll never achieve your fitness goal. Everything you undertake should improve your health and your self-perception.
HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT
We all know there are a gazillion diets out there ranging from eating only certain foods, avoiding only certain foods to paying for some special “fat free” nutritional plan that supposedly allows you to lose weight while eating whatever you want…without exercise. Well, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Manage and reverse your weight gain by analyzing your life on two fronts: How much you take in (your nutrition) and how much you burn (your physical activity).
ESSENTIAL NUTRITIONAL QUESTIONS
1) Am I eating the right foods?
Certainly, nutritional requirements vary from person to person based on a complex equation of factors including gender, age, and environmental influences. However, you don’t need to be a surgeon-general to know that fatty, sugary foods (though yummy) are to be avoided as they’re calorically too rich and often nutritionally too poor to justify stuffing your face with them day after day after day. Your body will not run like a luxury sedan if you treat it like a busted lemon. Pamper your body with healthy, vitamin and mineral-rich foods. Ensure that every meal incorporates natural sources of fiber and protein, and drink lots of fluid (and by fluid I don’t mean happy hour!). Also, prioritize slow-burning or complex carbs instead of simple or fast burning carb sources. Red meat should be a minimal part of any long term dietary change. You can replace granny’s ribs or your mom’s lasagna with meats that are grilled or flame-broiled – NOT fried or drowning in gravy. These small adjustments will make a huge difference in the success of your weight loss plan.
2) Am I eating at the right times?
Some people might find this crazy, but numerous studies have shown that the reason why some cultures are predominantly svelte while others are more or less chubby or heavy (minus unhealthy appetite curtailing habits like smoking as well as circumstantial constraints like famine) is a matter of not just what you eat, but when! Your body is an engine and burns food to sustain your everyday activities. This means that, depending on the time you go to bed, and what you do throughout the day, you will need to sensibly adjust your portion size so that you allow your digestive system the time to process and burn the calories you take in. Picture it: if you put 5 gallons of gas in your car every day even though you only drive a gallon or two per day, eventually your tank will be overflowing and you’ll probably blow up if anybody has a match in spitting distance. The same principle goes for your insides. NEVER eat more than you have time and energy to burn. An easy adage to guide you is what a colleague of mine often says at work: Eat like a king in the morning; eat like a prince in the afternoon; eat like a pauper in the evening. So, in simple terms, your heaviest meal (if you have a weight gain problem) should be earlier in the day and your lightest meal should be the last one you have in the evening. Some people call this the “flipped” diet , as you don’t necessarily change what you eat that much. You simply adjust the portions so that breakfast is dinner-sized, lunch remains lunch (moderate mind you, not 6 pounds of beef screaming on a plate), and dinner is “breakfast”, meaning you have a light meal of cereal or some other fibre-rich, low calorie dish. As unbelievably simple as this might seem, most people in the western world never really think about the correlation between when they eat and how much of it stays on their thighs, abdomen and buttocks. Time adjustment just might make all the difference for you. Now, I know some people will say, “I can’t get through the night on just a bowl of cereal.” Well, yes you can if you want to stop carrying the fat equivalent of a 7 year-old on your butt all day long. It’s all about habit. Give yourself a chance to adopt new eating habits and you’ll be amazed how quickly your body makes the adjustment and starts to burn more efficiently. If all else fails and you feel you’re going to go insane or regress into the binges, eat a “healthy snack” – not a fancy nutritional bar or any of those deceptive friends (some of them can appear to be low-fat but are high in sugar or salt, both of which are no-nos). Instead, have a tasty vegetable like a carrot or a low-sugar fruit. Remember, just because fruits are natural doesn’t mean they can’t help to make you fat when had in excess. Fruits are generally sweet and sweet means they are high in sugar (albeit a healthy sugar – not something refined or synthetic). But in excess, even these sugars can stretch your waistline when unused.
3) Am I eating the right amounts?
If you’re ready to lose weight, then you must have the drive to retrain your palate. Post-baby boomers today are so accustomed to synthetic flavors, cheap sweeteners and heavy intake that they can hardly remember what its like to actually eat a real, normal, moderate slice of cake, or a serving of meat. EVERYTHING is so supersized that people feel very “empty” when they haven’t had their normal leviathan portions. To combat this “Mcculinary” brainwashing, start your transformation by reducing your portions by a third. If you generally eat three potatoes, have two instead. If you used to have 6 cookies, eat 4. Reduce your overall intake in terms of volume and prioritize quality foods like fresh veggies, fruits and grilled meat instead of frying your life away. Even without breaking your back doing crazy cardio, you WILL lose weight. All the jumping and dancing in the world won’t go very far without a significant, but healthy adjustment in your food intake. By the way, you should NEVER eat until your stuffed. That wonderful feeling of fullness that eventually results in you looking comatose (like a python after swallowing a small farmer) will eventually haunt you when you notice that your body is continuing to grow in every direction, except up! At the end of a meal you should feel satisfied, never so full that you can’t move. LETHARGY after a meal is not a sign of bliss. Rethink what it means to be full. While adjusting to your new portion sizes, drink a lot of water. Adequate amounts of water not only help you feel full, but also help in the weight-loss process. Water is your friend. Soda is your enemy.
TO MOVE OR NOT TO MOVE…
Physical exercise is what most overweight people dread the most. Who wants to go to the gym and risk looking silly while all those Malibu bodies flex and tone to the tune of Lady Gaga and house music? Who has the time to go to the gym when you have deadlines to meet at work and appointments with important clients? Well…ask yourself this instead: whoever said you needed to be in a gym to exercise? You can engage in meaningful physical activity without ever leaving your home (and no, I’m not talking about those ridiculous fat-burning gadgets and pills). Start by undertaking simple activities like walking. If it’s cold outside or you live in the projects and could end up being shot, walk around your house. Your fat cells won’t know the difference. But the more you move around (dance, play, walk, or jog…depending on what is comfortable), the more your body will burn and, consequently, the less fat you will store. In addition, increased physical activity can help to burn off the excess fat you already have. So, don’t look for excuses. Just step outside and commit, for starters, to a 30-minute walk every day. You’ll be impressed at the huge difference this will make in a modern, busy schedule. And remember, no matter how gorgeous your trainer is and no matter how much you spend on gym membership fees, if you’re not motivated and if the physical activity is not readily accessible to you and easy to do consistently (regardless of whether or not you’re traveling on business, for example), you’ll never really exercise anyway. Exercise, especially for beginners, should be fun, easy to do (no crazy positions or moves that might throw out your back) and “mobile”. Convenient exercise is a psychological necessity and your most lethal anti-fat weapon when battling the bulge.
ALSO REMEMBER…
NO MAN (OR WOMAN) IS AN ISLAND
These lifestyle changes are difficult to do alone. Not only can you easily feel discouraged at first, but also, if surrounded by people who continue to stuff their faces and sit on the couch while you’re sweating and eating small portions, you will be very frustrated. Make sure that those closest to you (friends and family) are aware of what your fitness goals are and will help you to achieve them.
NO TWO BODIES ARE ALIKE
Everyone loses weight differently and at different speeds. Don’t start getting jealous if your exercise partner starts to burn more than you. Stay focused on yourself and your goals. Nothing else matters. Fast losers are also fast gainers so take your time and do it right. When you’ve lost the weight and kept it off, you’ll be glad you didn’t rush things.
LOVE YOURSELF
While I may be pretty harsh when joking with my plumper friends, understand one thing – weight loss, in and of itself, will never make you more attractive. Why? Because real beauty has little to do with your waistline alone and everything to do with your aura – the way you move, the way you carry yourself and the way you interact with the world around you. Whether you’re a size 2 or a size 20, your essence and the beauty therein will depend first and foremost on how you connect with your world. More people may find you attractive in a basic sense since, by shedding excess pounds, the features that are glorified in modern western culture will show more easily (waist, bust, chest etc), but that doesn’t mean you weren’t attractive in the first place. Lose weight for your own physical and emotional well-being. You must love yourself at the start to want to do what is right for your body. Self-love precedes successful weight loss, not the other way around.
WITH THIS IN MIND…
If you’re wondering if you’re not just supposed to be chubby or obese, ask yourself this: Does my excess weight prevent me from getting the most out of life? If the answer is a resounding no, then I say stay as you are. BUT, if your fat prevents you from doing recreational activities, playing most sports or games, holding your head up in a boardroom, makes you dread going to your next high school reunion, makeS you lie about your physique on a networking site, predisposes you to developing a number of preventable medical conditions (diabetes, some cancers and hypertension to name a few) or leaves you unable to even attempt half of the best sexual and cuddle positions life has to offer, then I think we both know it’s time for you to shed the dead weight and reclaim your life! Fat is not how you are. Fat is how you became and how you can cease to be. Nothing can oblige you to remain fat. Find what works best for you at the pace that ensures healthy*, lasting fitness gains and remain consistent. It will not be easy, but modifying your worldview and adjusting a few habits just might change your life.
*Before making any changes to your diet or undertaking any form of physical activity, always speak with your physician, particularly if you are overweight or suffer from any health problems whatsoever.
