No Fat Chicks - Exercise tips for overweight beginners

[IrishKat]

Thank you for posting this. Exercise is what scares me the most. I try to do what is on the videos or exercise programs show and I feel like a big fat failure because I cant do it. That makes me not want to even try.

[chubbycanuck]

Thanks for the article link! I do take care with my body because it's carrying around almost another person. When I started running I got fitted for proper shoes and orthotics and a good sports bra and I only run on grass, sand or a sprung track to help my joints. I do find my previous dancing training helps with excersice because I know how to lower the impact on my workouts until I am down to a lower weight. There are many forms of excersise that are low impact for obese people. Swimming and yoga are good starting excersises because they are full body workouts.

[Ksoteric]

Awesome article!

[reanbean]

Oh my gosh, I was practically rolling on the floor laughing with this, "why do marathoners all look like beef jerky?" HAHAAHA!!!

Thanks so much for the good laugh. YES! I knew my short bursts were a good idea!!! Let's not hurt ourselves ladies. There's nothing wrong with picking up a light dumbbell and swinging it back in forth. I personally get a nice sweat going when I lift light weights the right way

[AlmostMe]

This is a great article. Last summer I injured myself because I was trying to do too much too soon. I wasn't exactly an exercise beginner, but I was a beginner to running and definitely pushed myself too hard.

I'm starting to run again, but much more slowly. I'm making sure I take rest days and do low-impact exercise at other times (aqua and yoga).

And as for weight lifting! Hurray!! I started lifting weights back in the day when they said fat chicks SHOULD NOT be doing that as it couldn't help you lose weight. Well, it did for me and it's great to see people seeing sense.

Anybody who is thinking about exercising but hasn't started. Start! It makes you feel so much better and gives you more energy. So many great benefits! But like this excellent article advises do what you can, do what you like, but just do it!

[Iyakamae]

I have 5lb dumbbells at home that I'm nervous to use. After reading that article, I think I'm going to give them a shot. Definitely an inspiring read.

[SuperRad]

Ok, that article was awesome...

[Iyakamae]

I simply love that article. Everyone should read as its very honest and realistic.

[FattyFatFat]

I enjoyed reading the article as well. It was very motivating actually, as it tells people to stop worrying... just do it. "You know... like NIKE! LOL"