Active
At Any Size (1/3)
(Re-printed with permission from Weight-control
Information Network)
Do you feel that you can
barely do any activity at all?
That you cannot exercise, play
sports, or become more fit?
Very large people face special
challenges in trying to be active. You may not be able to bend or move in the same way
that other people can. It may be hard to find clothes and equipment for exercising. You
may feel self-conscious being physically active around other people.
Facing these challenges is
hard—but it can be done!
The information in this
booklet may help you start being more active and healthier—no matter what
your size!
Being physically active may help you live
longer and protect you from:
- diabetes
- heart disease and stroke
- high blood pressure
- osteoporosis (a disease leading to weak
bones that may break easily)
If you have any of these health problems,
being physically active may help control or improve your symptoms.
Regular physical activity helps you feel
better because it:
- lowers your stress and boosts your mood
- increases your strength
- helps control blood pressure and blood sugar
- helps build healthy bones, muscles, and
joints
- helps your heart and lungs work better
- improves your self-esteem.
Being physically active can be big fun!
