How to Build Healthy Fitness Habits While Overweight.
Getting fit is as important as the number on the scale. Being overweight raises your risk for heart disease and diabetes, but focusing only on weight loss can cause unhealthy yo-yo dieting. Exercise has huge benefits, even without weight loss, and losing weight is just a bonus.

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https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-fit-overweight