Xenical should be taken in conjunction with a well-balanced
calorie-controlled diet and other appropriate measures such
as exercise.
Exercise
Increased physical activity is an important component of losing
weight. Stop thinking about exercise and start thinking
about being active. Go for a walk for 20 minutes, do some
gardening or something enjoyable which involves physical activity
every day. Start at a level you can manage and build up your
level of physical activity over time.
Try these ideas:
- get out of your chair and go for a walk for ten minutes
- do that two or three times a day.
- take the stairs instead of the lift.
- remember, standing burns more calories than sitting down.
- choose activities you actually enjoy(you might surprise
yourself)
- park your car further from work and walk
- take the stairs instead of the lift or elevator
- 30 mins of walking can be split in to 3 lots of 10 minutes
- add a hill or two to your walk
- if your work means you sit a lot, get up and walk around
for a few minutes each hour
- walk to your local dairy instead of taking the car
- take your dog for a walk
- use a skipping rope during TV advertisements
- bike to visit friends or run errands
- hop on an exercise bike while reading or watching tv
- walk to cafes a distance from your work
- walk around the airport instead of just sitting waiting
- ditch the remote and get up to change tv channels
- get off the bus/train a stop or two before home and walk
- go for a walk during your lunchtime
- try a local sports team - have fun,meet people and be
active
- try an aerobics class or low impact video at home
- walk with friends or family and enjoy catching up at the
same time
- work around your home - vacuum, polish furniture, clean
the car, gardening
Being physically active will help increase energy and reduce
weight. As your weight is reduced it's easier and more fun
to be active.