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Exercise?
| Mon, 11-17-2003 - 1:27am |
I want to start the SBD, but have a question. Do you have to exercis? If so, what do you have to do, and how much? Also, do you have a lack of energy during this diet?

Edited 11/17/2003 6:51:39 AM ET by drummers_chick
It's not NECESSARY but definitely helpful. If you're making a drastic change in lifestyle by this diet, I would get used to it first before beginning any exercise routine. Too much change at once may set you up for frustration and that won't be good. Take it slow and get the eating down first. If you're feeling good, start the exercise slowly too. Don't jump into everything at once.
I exercise 5 days a week with running and elliptical workouts. I try to do strength training too but not as much as I should
Good luck!
alison
You want to feel miserable & lethargic because it's been proven that excercising releases endorphines in your brain that boost your mood and makes you happier.
You want to be OBSESSED with this diet & have no other concerns. This will easily crush your self-esteem.
You want to let your physical health go to pot. You will be decreasing your circulation, metabolism & heartrate.
If you don't want to tone up.
This is just my opinion. I know there are people who HATE to excercise but please, I beg you, try to do some sort of physical activity for 20 minutes minimum every day. Even if it's just walking the dog. The benefits outweigh the risks, I promise you!
Some people do report feeling a lack of energy in the first week of this diet though but not all, everyone is different. Good Luck to you!
I was unable to work out effectively during Phase 1 --- I just did what I could, once I got into Phase 2 --- it was full steam ahead.
welcome and good luck
Ellen
Like the others said, you don't have to exercise to be on the South Beach Diet, but it helps to lose the weight when you add exercise.
Maggie
"Success is a journey, not a destination"
Good luck.