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Exercise for Weight Loss

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Let’s face it, the best [things] in life aren’t free. We have to work for them.

Exercise is hard work. It has to be done with focus and determination.

Everyone is also different. Different abilities, different ages, different body chemistry. Different sizes, shapes, motivations. Male and female are different — we develop muscle differently. We have different results with the same activity and diet.

So, you do have to figure out what works for you.

A good place to start — 20-30 minutes of exercise 4-5 days a week is a good way to maintain your weight and health.

If you want to lose weight, exercise should be increased. Weight training should be a part of your regimen. The weights don’t have to be big, just adding something that you don’t normally do will increase muscle mass.

I saw a report from a doctor’s office last week that said 1 hour daily of exercise to lose weight. Jumping from 0 to 60 is not the best idea. You have to build somewhat gradually. Start with what you can do, aiming for out of breath but not so much that you can’t talk while you’re exercising. Start with small weights (3 to 5 lb) and one set of 10–12 reps and increase the weight and sets gradually.