Muscle is something obese people do not have to much of. We have trouble working out and have not developed strong muscles in most parts of our bodies. Just doing the activities of daily living is hard enough when you are carrying the weight of another person around with you.
When I lost weight, strength training was a lot of what helped me. But when I say strength training, this is not what you are thinking. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and cannot grip well with my hands. Lifting weights will hurt me, no matter how light they are. Becoming a gym rat was not in my future, even if I wanted it to be.
So I modified!
When I was morbidly obese, just lifting the weight of my arms and legs was strength training for me. I did, and still do, the movements of weight lifting, but I do not have any weights in my hands. I did, and still do, modified squats and lunges for my legs and perform wall push ups (try them too!) instead of those on the floor. For abdominal work, I do moves while standing or sitting. These I found online.
Some people who try to lose weight from a huge size have dreams of doing certain sports or activities when they become thin and stronger. I am all for this motivating idea, but in the beginning, the smallest moves will help you get there. So do not think you have to be killing it in the gym to improve.
Everything in weight loss involves small steps, taken consistently. If you do the small things, soon you will be able to do the bigger ones. If you only dream about the big things you cannot do, no progress will happen at all.
My post is for the #freewrite daily challenge by @mariannewest. Freewrite is a great way to post on steemit when you do not think you have the time, or talent, or anything to say. I know you can do this too! Here is Marianne’s freewrite prompt post for today. Give it a try and surprise yourself.
