Image via WikipediaAs the New Year’s resolutions are either going strong or dwindling out, the ever so present goal of weight loss thrives around this time of year. Makes sense though, with all the higher fatty foods from the holidays and not exercising as much due to the colder weather. If you have diabetes and want to lose weight, great! You just might want to do something differently than people who jump on the next diet craze or the hottest workout. Having diabetes only adds problems if you’re overweight and by losing weight you can actually reduce your risk of health problems. To do this, you don’t need a fancy diet or a crazy workout plan, you just need to eat healthy and be physically active. You should check out the blog we wrote earlier about making your diet a rainbow, it talks about a fun way to approach your meal planning.
As for exercising, don’t go crazy pushing yourself too hard. If you push yourself too hard, you’re asking for an injury or complications. Take up walking or if you’re up for it, jogging. Make sure you ease yourself into it, though, especially if you have not been physically active for a while. This way, you will actually enjoy being active and you won’t burn yourself out. You should also challenge a family member or friend to get out and get active with you, that way you’ll be accountable to each other and can challenge each other. Don’t get crazy competitive though, and risk pushing yourself or your partner to giving up. You could also join a swimming class at the rec center, or take up playing basketball with a group of family and/or friends. You could go walking at a park or window shopping at the mall. Find what works for you and enjoy yourself!
For more tips on how to lose weight with diabetes or how diabetes effects your feet, contact your diabetes specialist or contact Dr. Teichman at East Penn Foot & Ankle Associates.
