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 your heart health. 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 a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Vegetables Try using an English Cut Beef Roast. It is economical and flavorful. This cut of meat comes from the shoulder or neck area of the animal. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 6  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 349.8 Total Fat: 9.3 g Cholesterol: 111.5 mg Sodium: 342.3 mg Total Carbs: 21.1 g   Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g Protein: 43.9 g View full nutritional breakdown of Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Vegetables by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community *** Game = Last letter Creates a New Word (Team Forum) Mayonnaise (Team Forum) 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