The effects of being sedentary

[Rapta]

I've heard and read about so many negative things regarding sitting for long periods of time, even with getting exercise. If you are not familiar with this, feel free to look at these websites listed below or maybe make use of a search engine, research the subject, and to all, I want to know your opinion on this.

Websites that list negative sedentary issues: http://www.nchpad.org/403/2216/Seden...to~Your~Health

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2996155/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedentary_lifestyle

I don't know how credible any of that information is, but if you're too lazy to use Google or something, those are some links.

[massflavour]

Re: The effects of being sedentary

here is some first hand sedentary experience!!

ok so i suffered from rank mental health issues from like 2012 to halfway thru 2014, had to take medication, suffered from rank depression. pretty much sat at my computer chair all day (i still sit a lot, but i've been exercising and moving around more for a few months now).

huge appetite from meds + sitting in a chair all day + really bad diet = putting on 70 pounds in a year's time.

things that have changed for me (besides losing weight) since i got active:

-more energy
-easier to focus
-more sharp
-better mood
-better posture
-better sleep

so yea get active and stay active folks, otherwise weight gain will creep on u like some fucen moss

[MarioNintendo]

Re: The effects of being sedentary

Side effects may include

[Arch0wl]

Re: The effects of being sedentary

Fat distributes in a very unfavorable way when you're sedentary and it's hard to get rid of.

I used to be obese as a child and some of that fat hasn't gone away.

I have an extremely defined four-pack (well, six pack, but in the sense that I could have an eight-pack if lean enough) right along my midsection. You can see each individual abdominal muscle with striking clarity in most lighting, and I'm really pale.

But on the flip side, I have love handles that won't go away until I'm at an extremely low body fat. I should be at around 11% body fat right now; I've managed to bring their caliper measurement from 25+mm to 15mm, but they're still holding on like a motherfucker.

[FF_rules]

Re: The effects of being sedentary

But on the flip side, I have love handles that won't go away until I'm at an extremely low body fat. I should be at around 11% body fat right now; I've managed to bring their caliper measurement from 25+mm to 15mm, but they're still holding on like a motherfucker.

Welcome to the poor life choices group; I'm still trying to figure out how to burn them off.