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So you want to lose weight!From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 22 Jan 2002 04:18:22 -0600 (CST)
For all of us with this syndrome,may I make a suggestion? We all tend to sit hours at the computer posting messages,whining about weight loss. No pill is going to help that without the help of getting our butts out of the masters chair and get moving. It's no wonder we are getting fatter by the minute. I have seen many pcos sufferers,lose weight by maintaing a healthy lifestyle,and that is by sticking to a low fat/low carbohydrate diet,not smoking and not taking birth control pills,consuming plenty of water,and of course,excercise. How much time do most of you actually SIT???? Dieting alone isnt' going to help the problem,nor is limiting meals to once or twice per day.Your body goes into starvation mode and to protect it'self,it starts to actually store more fat.A question that most ask is 'why am I gaining weight while dieting?'. Remember ,consult with a dietician and start an exercise program. We are at great risk for developing heart related illness and diabetes. Here is a jumpstart, Move It To Lose It Have you ever thought about the amount of time spent sitting? Most of our waking hours are spent driving, working (desk job), lunch or watching television at home. Many people spend 75 percent of their waking hours sitting down. Is there any question why losing weight is so difficult? Moving burns more calories than sitting. That's why exercise is so important. Your body will only burn a certain amount of calories per day. If most of your day is spent in the chair, your metabolism will be slower. Challenge yourself to move more. If you work within walking distance, leave the car at home and walk. Make time to exercise each day. When you shop, walk around the mall. Many people walk several miles a day in large shopping malls. In areas where winter is cold and harsh, walk several miles in the mall where it's enclosed, safe and friendly. During lunch break, eat at the mall and take a half hour walk. Little things add up. Instead of fighting for the closest parking space, park further away and walk. Use stairs instead of the elevator. If possible, leave your desk every 30 minutes and walk a few minutes around the building. The point is to keep moving as much as possible each day. Incorporate daily exercise and follow a sensible diet. No pill or herb will make this happen for you. In a society where all the modern conveniences are right at our fingertips, we must look for ways to work the body. Each day strive to burn 500 to 600 more calories than you take in. That's how the body loses weight. Moving increases activity level which helps burn calories. Once this becomes a lifestyle, you not only lose weight but keep it off. No quick fixes for the well informed.
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