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 Heart Health » 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 Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails