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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Obesity In The Heat?

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San Francisco, CA
July 25, 2024
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Members shared practical strategies for managing obesity in hot weather, with the overwhelming consensus being to stay hydrated by drinking... Read more

Members shared practical strategies for managing obesity in hot weather, with the overwhelming consensus being to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, avoid the hottest hours between 10am and 6pm, and wear lightweight, loose-fitting cotton clothing in lighter colors. Several members recommended specific cooling tactics including using cooling towels around the neck, seeking shade or air conditioning, taking umbrellas for sun protection, and exercising early in the morning before temperatures rise. A recurring theme was listening to your body's signals like dizziness, eating lighter meals with salads and grilled proteins, and rejecting the misconception that people with obesity overheat more quickly than others.

A MyObesityTeam Member

Hello I say do not go into the heat IF you don't have too, if you do always take water with you wear light weight clothes ,sunglasses, hat if you like sunscreen.& Be safe out in this heat. Just cos we are over weight does not mean that we over heat more then anyone else. for some reason people think that over weight folks tends to sweat or over heat quicker then someone who is not. I hope this helps.

August 3, 2024
A MyObesityTeam Member

Wear cotton clothes Stay in the shade or where you have AC drink lot's of water. Eat salads and grilled protein Exercise in am before it get's hot

July 25, 2024
A MyObesityTeam Member

Wear as little as possible get in the pool as often as possible and switch on the aircon when possible

July 25, 2024
A MyObesityTeam Member

Stay hydrated, try to stay out of the heat during the worst part of the day, wear comfortable light weight clothing, and listen to your body when it gives you signals to rest. Dizziness can be one of those signals. Also don't rely of thirst as a sign that you are getting dehydrated as that can be a late sign that you are already dehydrated.

August 18, 2024
A MyObesityTeam Member

Drinking water is great just don't drink too much because you can get water intoxication from drinking a lot of water

August 14, 2024

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