Exercise burns excess calories which are stored as fat cells. This means that at rest you burn more calories than a sedentary person, increasing your weight loss. An exercise program during weight loss is essential to ensure that the weight lost is fat and not lean body tissue or water weight, which often occurs from dieting alone. As you become leaner, you look better and you feel better. Psychological Benefits .
Exercise is a means of dealing with life's everyday stresses.
It also aids in relieving depression and building self confidence. Through exercise, you have more energy, you are more relaxed and you feel less fatigued. Before beginning an exercise program, it is important to obtain medical clearance. Your blood sugars must be adequately controlled before beginning a new program in order to produce the desired blood sugar results. Exercise is something that you can do yourself to help your diabetes.