OBESE INDIVIDUAL
| Jumping jacks | Jump into the air. As you jump, spread your legs shoulder-width apart. Simultaneously, raise your arms out to the sides and overhead. | |
| Walking/Jogging | Indoors or outdoors, walking is a low-impact exercise that can be adapted to various fitness levels. Consider brisk walking or marching in place. |
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| Body weight squats | Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back. Keep your back straight and chest up. Return to the starting position. |
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| Plank | Hold a plank position with your body in a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core muscles and hold for as long as you can. |
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| Lunges | Step forward with one foot and lower your body until both knees are bent. The back knee should hover just above the ground. Push off with the front foot to return to the starting position. |
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| Step-Ups | Use a stable step or platform. Step up with one foot, followed by the other, then step back down. |
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| Calf rise | Stand with feet hip-width apart. Rise up onto your toes and lower your heels back down. |
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| Normal Crunches | Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place hands behind your head or crossed over your chest. Lift your shoulders toward the ceiling, engaging your abdominal muscles. Lower back down without letting your lower back arch. |
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| Leg raise | Lie on your back and lift your legs toward the ceiling. Lower your legs without letting them touch the floor and then raise them again. |
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| FOOD GROUP | EXAMPLE | QUANTITY |
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| Lean Protein Sources | Chicken breast, fish, lean beef Eggs, legumes |
(4-6 ounces per meal) |
| Healthy Fats | Avocado, nuts, olive oil Fatty fish (salmon) |
1-2 tablespoons per meal |
| Whole Grains | Quinoa, brown rice, oats Whole wheat pasta, sweet potatoes |
1/2 to 1 cup per meal |
| Colorful Vegetables (Vitamins) | Broccoli, spinach, bell peppers Carrots, kale |
Unlimited (non-starchy) |
| Low-Fat Dairy | Greek yogurt, skim milk Cottage cheese (low-fat) |
1 cup (for yogurt/milk) |
| Hydration | Water, herbal tea | Stay hydrated throughout the day |