My biggest concern about my husband is that most of his excess weight is concentrated around his belly. SOme studies show that belly fat carries much higher health risks than fat stored in other areas of the body. Walking, combined with a healthy diet, is an excellent way to lose excess belly fat. Because walking is a low stress form of excercise, it is safer for people who have some of the health issues associated with being over weight. Even so, you should consult with your doctor before starting a walking program if you have any health problems.
Welcome to my Walking to Lose Weight blog! I don’t need to lose weight but my husband does. This blog is my journal of turning my husband from a couch potato back into the fit young man he was when we first got married. BTW, no, he’s not hen pecked, he fully supports me in this We both want him to be around long enough to see our younger son grow up:)
At the start of this (today) he weighs 212 lbs, will have to check blood pressure and cholesterol level and post later, but both are high even though he’s on meds for them. Our goal is 180 lbs (and especially lose the belly) with both blood pressure and cholesterol in the low end of the normal range.
This won’t be just about weight loss though. Walking has many benefits other than weight loss. I truly believe that walking can enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual health. For a brief overview of the walking experience, check out my “Walking to Lose Weight” lens on Squidoo. Keep coming back here, too. I expect to update this site regularly.
Sincerely,
Xiaohua