Several years ago I tore my Achilles tendon. I was on crutches for nearly 6 months and unable to exercise. I was bored and depressed over my inability to do the activities I enjoyed. As a result I not only consumed more calories, but I ate the wrong kinds of foods…fried, fatty, sugary foods. Before I knew it, I had gained nearly 40 lbs! My story is not unique. Millions of Americans eat too much and exercise too little. It is easy to do in our super-sized society. So what’s an individual to do?
The answer is to use common sense…eat less and exercise more. “Easier said than done” you may say. Countless diet books and organizations exist. All of them have merits and detractions. All of them will work if you follow them. None of them will work in the long run if you don’t combine diet with an increase in exercise and a change in your lifestyle. Some discipline is required. However, if you are serious about improving your overall health, the changes you need to do are not that difficult. Start with baby steps. Walk before you run. Remember, that anything worth achieving is worth the effort it takes to achieve.