| It would be great if all you needed to do to lose | | | | protects your arteries |
| weight was watch what you eat - no gyms, no | | | | * Lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol which |
| sweating or hard work... If you have heard people | | | | clogs your arteries |
| claim to have lost weight without exercise, you | | | | * Lower risk of developing diabetes |
| may be wondering if it is possible. | | | | * Improved muscle strength |
| You Cannot Maintain Weight Loss Without | | | | * Improved bone density, reducing the risk of |
| Exercise | | | | osteoporosis |
| The truth is that you can shed kilos through | | | | * Increased energy levels |
| calorie restriction alone, but you cannot maintain | | | | * Improved fitness |
| weight loss without exercise. | | | | * Sleep regulation |
| Without exercise you will lose more water and | | | | * Improved mood and fewer symptoms of |
| muscle tissue than body fat. Losing muscle and | | | | depression. |
| water may look great on the scales, but it slows | | | | How to Start an Exercise Program |
| your metabolism and makes it easier for you to | | | | You do not need to feel overwhelmed by the |
| regain weight. | | | | prospect of starting an exercise program: |
| Exercise improves your body composition, | | | | something is better than nothing. There is no need |
| meaning that you will have a larger proportion of | | | | to start running marathons or sweating rivers to |
| metabolically active muscle tissue. And when your | | | | lose weight. In fact, a more moderate, |
| metabolic rate increases, it is easier for you to | | | | comfortable exercise regime will be more |
| lose weight and maintain your weight loss. | | | | manageable for the long term. |
| Additional Benefits of Exercise | | | | Daily walking is a great habit, particularly with a |
| Exercise is not just about weight loss. The health | | | | friend to share the time. To burn fat, aim for a |
| benefits of exercise include: | | | | pace where you breathing rate is elevated, but |
| * Reduced levels of body fat, especially abdominal | | | | you can still talk. |
| fat | | | | For assistance with starting an exercise program, |
| * Increased metabolic rate | | | | talk to an Exercise Physiologist or an accredited |
| * Lower blood pressure | | | | personal trainer. They will help you to enjoy the |
| * Higher levels of HDL (good) cholesterol which | | | | many benefits of regular exercise. |