Obesity and Your Weight Loss Program by Rosie Shaw
Obesity - Excessive Weight Gain
Obesity, or excessive weight gain, is a very common nutritional disorder in affluent countries, including Britain. In some cases it may be caused by hormonal disorders, but the major cause is the consumption of more food than the body needs. The excess is stored as fat in the body.
Years ago, to be overweight was considered desirable, because it indicated that a person was wealthy and could afford to live richly. This idea has now changed and not just for fashion reasons. Obesity is undesirable and unhealthy for the following reasons:
1. Extra weight puts a strain on the heart and blood circulation.
2. Obese people are more prone to heart disease, chest infections, varicose veins, hernias, chest infections, diabetes, gall stones and skin infections.
3. Extra body fat can cause complications during operations.
4. Unhappiness about being obese, and comments made by other people, may make an obese person turn to food for comfort, thus making their condition worse.
A great deal of money is spent on slimming aids and products, by people trying to lose weight quickly but with the minimum effort. However, weight loss takes time to be permanently effective and requires a change in eating habits and behaviour. Will-power and determination are needed, and an under-standing of how food affects the body. An increase in exercise is also beneficial.
The best way to lose weight
Are you more than concerned about your weight, yet unsuccessful at keeping off the unwanted pounds? Well, then take my advice and follow the 14 diet tips given below. You will undoubtedly attain the slim and smart figure your desire after a patient wait.
1. Make charts and graphs of your weight loss and eating behaviour. Fill them out every day.
2. Select your weight goal. Write it on a piece of paper. Now put up this note where you'll see it every day.
3. Drink eight, 8-oz glasses of water a day. Water is essential for every body function. It is also inexpensive and calorie free, making it the perfect drink for dieting.
4. Weigh yourself every morning for the rest of your life.
5. When you're under stress, you may want to eat. Break the stress cycle with exercise and a hot bath.
6. Always be aware of calories. Sugar, for example, is a leading addictive in foods. Read all labels carefully for any sugars ending in 'ose': lactose, sucrose, dextrose, maltose and fructose.
7. Decrease red meat as it is high in fat; increase fish and fowl.
8. It takes time to gain weight. It takes time to lose weight. Be patient.
9. When dieting, never use the word, "try". Try implies failure. Use "will" instead; "I will stay on my diet. I will be thin."
10. Eat on the same schedule each day and eat on time. Most dieters starve all day to indulge at night. If no food has been eaten, the blood-sugar level drops, you crave for food, and you may lose control.
11. Never take less than 20 minutes to finish a meal.
12. Go easy on salt. The more salted food you eat, the more you want.
13. Eat a balanced diet that consists of lean meat, raw fruits and vegetables.
14. Avoid foods that are saved with sauces. Such sauces are often rich in butter, sugar, salt and flour, adding to your calorie count.
Follow these tips properly and regularly and you're sure to achieve your goal. The success word is- PATIENCE. Don't give up and happy dieting! About the Author
Rosie Shaw runs her Free Recipes and Cooking site www.Cook-It-All.com . You can also find Free Health and Fitness Articles at Cook It All.com |
