Belly Fat

[4Maddie44]

I am fed up with having a big fat tummy.  I cannot exercise much as I have arthritis in my back and hips.  I did a meal replacement diet last year for a few months to get into a dress for a wedding, and I lost 17 pounds.  I found it quite easy, but it can't be for long term.  I am on medication that makes me gain weight.  

Any suggestions please.  I am a senior citizen, but I do worry about my shape and health.

[Barb135]

There are poses for people of nearly every capability, including many that do not require putting your head down.  I even have a dvd for chair yoga.

Walking is great.  As for the tummy fat, are you sure your blood sugar levels are staying steady?  Insulin resistance and/or type II diabetes are very common causes of excess tummy fat, as is having too high cortisol levels.

[4Maddie44]

Oh I loved water aerobics, but now I don't have a car, and can't get to a swimming pool.  You're right, it is great exercise.  I miss it.  Barb as to yoga, unfortunately I have a problem when I put my head down, I go all dizzy and funny.  I tried an aerobics class, and also tried at home, but always this dizzy problem.

I do walk quite a bit, and that keeps me generally fit, but oh this big fat tummy.

[Barb135]

You should check on your blood sugar levels to make sure you are using insulin properly.  Improper use of insulin can cause a larger than normal tummy.  

I agree that water aerobics is great exercise, so if you have a pool available, by all means give it a try.  If no pool is available, you might look into some light yoga exercises. Yoga can be great for easing arthritis symptoms.

[Bri_1985]

Water aerobics. The lack of gravity when in a swimming pool will make it feel easy to exercise. My grandmother would go swimming every morning and it helped her keep fit.