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Sometimes it's a real bear being "heavy." It's not so much that people are cruel, but when you look around you notice that they don't take up as much space at parties, in the car, or in aircraft.

Now, I'm not whining; I am simply saying that life is different for those of us who haunt the Big & Tall shops. So it's not too much to ask that we be offered a bit of slack when we try to set reachable weight goals; the biggest danger is that we will be too slack, and accomplish nothing.

Goals Take Some Thought

Weight goals and fitness goals are not necessarily written on the same page. There are some metabolic differences between highly active, athletic persons and those of us who are winded by the drive to work. Despite that, if we really want to do something, we will nearly always be able to make it happen. So how do we avoid straying from common sense?

First things first, each of us needs to have a close relationship with a physician. I don't mean marry one; I'm talking about having the doctor's advice on what you can do, as well as cautions concerning what you might not want to try at least not yet.

Start out, once your doctor says you can (or should), by thinking about your daily routine. Are there some things you simply don't do because you are embarrassed by your body?

How Low Should You Go?

It doesn't have to stay that way; I remember being much more active when my weight was less than 230 pounds. A good intermediate goal weight might be something you can do in one month, and some people tend to go off the deep end right here. You can probably lose between one to two pounds in a week if you eat sensibly and don't starve yourself(can lead to binges).

If you've seen television commercials telling you that you can lose thirty pounds a month, you may have wondered how such a thing is even possible. While it may be possible, it's almost certainly not a good idea. If you were to run it by your doctor, you'd more likely get a funny look than a physician's okay.

What you're working on here is fitness. Weight loss and fitness, though not technically the same thing, are complementary. In most cases, you will lose weight by beginning a fitness regimen that includes easy things like walking (vary both the pace and the incline), rowing (yes, there are machines for that if you don't have a boat or Olympic scull), and gentle, consistent weight training.

Be a Sensible "Loser"

What you never, never want to do is end up on the floor of the fitness facility gasping like a fish out of

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