I am a 40 year old woman who has a hormonal condition that has caused me to gain nearly 60 pounds in a brief period of time. It has not been easy to lose this weight and for a number of good reasons, including anxiety and being easily overwhelmed. I am 5'1" and weigh over 290 lbs, which would make my BMI ~ 55. I would like for my BMI to be around 40, which would be realistic for me, at least.
I have an apple shaped body where the bulk of excess weight is carried in the midsection. I for that reason alone have become self conscious about my body shape and my overall appearance. How do I know which exercises would be effective as far as toning and fat burning? How do I also know if some exercises would be beneficial for all of the body though I have a few problem areas? I also have problems with balance and lumbar disc degenerative disease, so I will definitely need help as well.
Walking is good. I like taking a walk every once in a while. However, it has been a long time since I have taken a brisk walk for 15 minutes at 2.5 mph. How in this case do I start off slow? Where do I begin walking? Are there any other exercises that I can take an interest in? Those are the areas that I am concerned with.
I tend to give up easily because I have failed so many times. I want to make this stick. Being healthy and living healthy are big undertakings so how do I keep them from overwhelming me. How do I keep exercise from overwhelming me? Ironically enough, I have read that exercise will keep me from being too overwhelmed. So why is it hard for me to follow an exercise regimen? Anyways, walking is just one of a few ideas that I have to strengthen my core and my spine, and lose weight.
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