Formosa Fitness

A poster on a local board asked for help. He/she apparently weighs 400lbs. Here is the advice I gave:

First of all, it likely took you a while to get to 400lbs. so it's going to take a while to get the weight off. Don't let "The Biggest Loser" fool you. You're likely talking in terms of years. So don't pressure yourself to change everything all at once. go slow.

Second, I'd recommend walking 30 minutes a day everyday. And do it. Don't fall into the "I don't have time" trap because everyone really does. Some people just don't want it badly enough.

Third, diet and nutrition is what gets everyone. People may exercise but few want to change what they eat. I'd recommend that you just take one step by not drinking anything but water. No sodas, no juice, no nothing but water. Keep your eating habits where they are for now.

Take one step into eating better and one into exercising and stick to it. Then go from there.

Finally, when you do slip up by not exercising one day or having one soda then don't beat yourself up and quit the program. It's very common for people to say, "I had one cookie, I ruined my diet and exercise program. Give me the bag." If you do that, there's no hope. Set your goal at 90% compliance and seriously aim for it. I allow myself two sodas a week. Bumps now and then won't sidetrack you.

Good luck.