by Blitz » Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:24 am
Ever heard of the expression, "You've got to learn to walk before you run"? This is true for all exercise. You have to find your level and then build from there. Weight training may be the ideal but if you are unfit and overweight you may end up doing more harm than good. I've never done any weight training and I managed to lose 87 kilos. My belly hernia prevented me from even attempting anything like that. First rule of weight loss..."Do no harm!" You can't be effective in weight loss if you are nurturing injuries because you didn't listen to your body.
I suggest that you start with walking. As your fitness increases then you can step it up. Don't forget that as an overweight person you are already doing weight training of sorts. On your walk (and your life 24/7) you are carry those extra kilos!
When I started losing weight, a ten minute walk was all I could manage yet that was enough (along with food intake control) to get me good results. Over the weeks and months that followed I slowly added more exercise and trained longer. Swimming, exercise bike, jogging were added as my fitness level increased and I felt comfortable.
Kim
Was: 153.7kg
Lost: 87kg
Now: keeping it off for life!