Persuasive Essay About Obesity

The whispers and jokes, though you pretend they don’t, get to you. You try and shake it off and act like they are just being mean, but deep down you know they say some truth. You are surrounded by people that make you feel insecure even though they don’t realize it. You are the heavier one out of your friends, and you try and try, but just can’t seem to lose the weight. You are me, and I was you three years ago. This magazine article is for anyone that has felt like you can’t lose the weight, and has felt the insecurities just standing next to someone. Obesity is a problem in this county, but so is bullying. These problems go hand in hand, and is an issue that can be helped with guidance. I will share my story, the ways I lost weight,

Seeing other people working out, and wanting to be at their level is a great motivational and learning opportunity. Taking advantage of the classes that gyms offer is another great opportunity. Most gyms offer classes like spin and yoga, which are two of the best forms of exercise that you can do. Spin classes are cycling classes that burn calories and improve cardiovascular health. Spin classes although ran by an instructor, go at your own pace, and average the burning of 500 calories per class. Spinning will tone and shape, both legs and abs. Spinning uses the large muscle groups in your legs, that will soon tone your thighs, hamstrings, and calves. When cycling your upper body gets into a rhythm that helps keep your leg rhythm. The slightly bent position and side to side movement works both the central abdominal muscles, and the muscles along side the abdomens. Yoga compared to spinning is more on the relaxed side, however just as good for the body. According to the American Osteopathic Association the benefits of yoga are listed as: increased, flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, maintaining a balance metabolism, weight reduction, cardio and circulatory health, improved athletic performance, and protection from