Think you're too heavy to exercise?

This Week's Tip Think you're too heavy to exercise? You're always being told that losing weight and exercising are important for diabetes management. But what if you're too overweight to exercise? Is that possible—or is it just another excuse? Good question. You're not alone in feeling afraid, uncertain, or just plain uncomfortable about starting an exercise plan when you're overweight or obese. That's why we asked Coach Dean—a former SparkPeople member turned expert who lost more than 150 pounds himself—to talk about the real and perceived challenges you will face when starting an exercise program. Without sugarcoating his message, Dean's common-sense advice could be just the ticket you need to start putting one foot in front of the other and gradually building from there. Exercise Advice from Coach Dean More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe Grilled Strawberry & Cream Pita This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season. Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 2  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 144.9 Total Fat: 4.9 g Cholesterol: 12.6 mg Sodium: 218.8 mg Total Carbs: 21.3 g   Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g Protein: 5.5 g View full nutritional breakdown of Grilled Strawberry & Cream Pita by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community Carbs (Secrets of Success) What is the weather in your area? (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy