Get Out Of That Chair to Lower Blood Sugar Levels

You had another hard day at work. You are excited about getting home. Now, you are home. There it is, your favorite chair. It looks so inviting, so comfortable. You have been best buddies for years. You sit down in your chair. Ah, it feels so good, so familiar. It is time to turn on the tube, watch your favorite sitcoms or catch up on the day's current events. It is time to waste the night away, with a snack and a beverage, watching what you please.

Well, do not get too comfortable! You may have diabetes or may be on your way to getting Type II diabetes. Your lack of exercise, puts on extra pounds, and does not do anything to help control your blood sugar. Get up and get moving. Get those lower limbs in motion. Not watching one of those television shows, could be beneficial to your health.

You think, running, " that must be the answer. " For a small percentage, it may be the answer. You certainly, burn more calories in a shorter amount of time. Most of us are not prepared to run, initially. Running the first day is a bad idea. While you are running , you may not feel it. But, the next day, you will be sore and aching. You will not get the full benefit of your program. You may decide that running is too hard on you. You probably thought you were going to run farther and longer. This could discourage further exercise endeavors.

Start smarter and slower. It will be good for you in a little time. Jogging, may be the answer for some. Sore knees, shinsplints, breathing difficulties are common when jogging. So, if this is all new for you, do not push yourself too hard. Too hard, could be discouraging for you. You want to be enthusiastic, not discouraged.

It is a good idea to start with walking. Start walking. Start at an above average pace, just a little faster than your normal walking speed. Walk with a goal in mind. Pick a place you want to walk to, or a certain number of laps around the track. Pick the amount of time in which you want to finish. Keep note of these, you will refer to them as you progress to new goals. Again, start slowly. Remember, when you walk to the spot you choose to walk to, you are only one-half done. You still have to walk back.

As you progress, this should become a daily exercise. You should walk for one-half hour. You will increase the distance you walk. You will increase your walking speed. As you increase these, You will lose weight, burn fat, and get lower, steadier blood sugar levels. Increasingly, lower levels will be the normal for you. This is exciting. This will inspire you to do more.

Comfort is important in any type of exercise. Wear shoes that are designed to take the impact of walking. There are many out there. Walking shoes, cross-training shoes, running shoes all work good. Loose, comfortable clothes, make the walks easier.

Wait to get in the evening chair, until after you walk. Get a program together for yourself. this is important, for yourself. You do not want to compare your progress to others. Everyone is different. All have different tolerances and recovery speeds. None of us are the same. Go at your own pace. But consistently, increase the distance or speed at which you walk. As always, check your blood sugar levels. These will be beneficial, in seeing results, positive results. You will enjoy seeing changes when you look into the mirror, also.