When you are first getting started with exercise it’s important to start off with the basics. You’re likely out of shape and if you try and start to aggressively with your exercise program you will run the risk of injury.
I suggest doing what I have done this past week. Just start walking. Months ago before it got cold I was walking nearly everyday and I had gotten up to 5 miles or more a day, but the cold set in and I stopped then I lost track of exercise and am just now getting back into it.
So, this past week I started walking again. I started off pretty light. I walked 2 miles in the morning before work 3 days last week. Start by taking a 30-45 minutes out of you schedule and take a walk, it’s good exercise and a great chance to unwind and clear your head. Walk as far as you can in half the time you set aside and then turn around and walk back. As you get used to the routine walk a little further to continue to push yourself and you will progress your fitness greatly.
This week, I’ll push a little more and walk a little further. The point is to keep pushing your limits and continuing to advance your exercise regimen to advance your health. I have looked into the caloric expense of walking for an hour at MyFitnessPal and at my size/age/health level walking for an hour at 3 mph burns over 400 calories which is about the same calorie count as I consume in a meal.
In addition to walking, I’ve been sticking to a simple diet and limiting myself to 2080 calories per day. I consistently keep my carb intake low as well and all this has allowed me to knock off 5lbs (Down to 280 lbs!) so far. All and all it’s been pretty easy so far.
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