by Obesity in America is an epidemic that can only be stopped by developing and maintaining
healthy habits across generations. When your BMI is 30 or higher, it’s time to get serious about
your health. However, when pain and discomfort keep you from hitting the gym, you have to be
extra diligent in your quest for maintaining good health.
When Pain Gets in the Way
One reason otherwise healthy people don’t exercise is simply because it hurts. However, there
are two kinds of pain: pain that you have to experience for physical growth and pain that keeps
you from doing it. When you suffer from the latter, working out can feel like an impossibility.
Working through “bad” pain isn’t an option, nor is leading a sedentary lifestyle.
Recent advances in medicine may have a solution, however, in the form of CBD, an anti-
inflammatory compound derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike it’s better-known cousin THC,
CBD doesn’t cause unwanted mood alterations and doesn’t stimulate hunger. In a recent
medically reviewed article on RemedyReview.com, it’s explained that cannabinoids, such as
CBD, may also help with mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, by reducing
inflammation. This is important because poor mental health is directly related to waning mental
health, but don’t rush out and grab a bottle of this readily available supplement just yet. Do your
research so you can prepare for any potential side effects.
An Energy Crisis
Pain is not the only reason people don’t work out. Energy is another widely cited reason for
forgoing a predictable fitness routine. If you want to have enough energy to be moderately
physically active, you have to start by getting enough sleep.
Airrosti, a pain management and physical rehabilitation clinic, explains that getting a full
eight hours each night can help yourbody feel better — and more energized — the rest of the day.
Combat your energy woes by eating the right foods. Make sure to include plenty of meat, dairy,
and eggs in your diet, which provide B vitamins that convert food into adenosine triphosphate.
ATP is found in the human body and helps turn glucose into energy. It is not necessary to take
B12 supplements for energy, although, as the Biostation explains, B12 injections may be helpful
for weight loss.
Low Impact and Effective
When your pain and energy are under control, you can begin to exercise without creating undue
strain on your body — and you don’t need tons of expensive equipment to do it. It’s possible to
lose 10 pounds over the course of about three weeks simply by walking (though you might need
a comfortable pair of shoes if you intend to do this on a regular basis). Swimming is another
low-impact activity that can help you burn off 400 calories or more in an hour. While you should
not obsess over calorie intake and expulsion, you must understand that the only way to
effectively lose weight is to create a calorie deficit.
Check your plate
If exercise still isn’t an option, you will need to prioritize your diet if you want to whittle away your
waist. Foods such as spinach, flax seeds, watermelon, and apples are all great for weight loss
and can satisfy hunger without excess fat or carbohydrates. Eating fiber-rich foods, particularly
foods that contain viscous fiber such as beans, oats, and asparagus, can also keep you feeling
full, meaning you eat less and crave fewer unhealthy snacks, according to Hrefna Palsdottir,
MS., a medical contributor for HealthLine.
You don’t have to go through extreme weight loss surgery in order to lower the numbers on the
scales. It won’t be easy, especially if pain or other issues keep you from strenuous physical
activities. However, it is possible to lose weight and maintain a healthy BMI via a selective diet
and simple, low-impact exercises.
