Abstract:
People with obesity or people who formerly had obesity have unique challenges when it comes to health and fitness. Many have unsuccessfully dieted throughout their lives, leaving them frustrated, worn out, and in poor physical health. With the current tools available, including the use of GLP-1 drugs, the weight is coming off, but they are losing significant muscle strength. Many, who have successfully lost weight (but did not incorporate physical activity) find themselves in a similar situation, where they have little muscle or core strength. This presentation explores a collaboration between a formerly obese person who had lost over 100 pounds but did not incorporate any physical activity into their weight loss plan and an experienced fitness professional who helped create a unique approach to building strength, increasing self-efficacy, and incorporating movement into their everyday lives.
