Overweight or Obese?
You Can Lose It
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Most of us know that being fat, overweight or obese, is not good, and we hear about this all the time in social settings. Even parents often tell their children not to get fat. I am wondering how serious these parents are when giving advice to the children. I don’t think most people really understand and are aware of the problems that can be caused by obesity.
Considering the different factors causing obesity, the major culprit in the U.S. is the foods many Americans eat every day. With all of the health problems related to obesity and overweight, it is no laughing matter. If you don’t buy and eat wisely and mindfully, our world will soon be filled with people suffering from the problems of unhealthy weight.
Most Americans are not very active, and many people spend hours every day in front of TVs, computers and cell phones. In fact, just as few as two hours a day of TV watching time can lead to overweight and obesity, according to many studies.
Something many of us have in common: the belly fat. People with the belly fat or excess fat deposit around their midsection are considered to have central or abdominal obesity. Not only does belly fat make it difficult to zip up your pants or jeans, it also increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, and even premature death.
Why is it so difficult for overweight or obese people to lose weight despite the social stigma and all the health consequences? One of the reasons is because certain types of food are addictive and there are scientific studies to prove that.
Remember that one famous saying: you are what you eat. So, first and foremost, learn and try to avoid certain foods, or at least cut them down as much as you can if you are serious about weight loss. We all have the experience of caving in to our cravings for our favorite snacks and comfort foods every now and then, do not feel bad about it and be miserable. Just exercise your discipline, enjoy it with portion control and move on.
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Overweight and obese adults make up almost seventy percent of the U.S. population.
The statistics for children and young adults are not encouraging either, with seventeen percent of those between two and nineteen years old reportedly obese.
In addition to affecting your health, being overweight or obese can hurt your self-esteem, harm your relationships, lower your job performance, and drain your energy.
Fortunately, there are plenty of examples of people losing weight, keeping it off, and improving their health—and Dr. Richard Ng helps you duplicate their example in this guide to losing extra pounds. He shares how to:
• identify the causes of being overweight or obese;
• recognize the risk factors that go along with being overweight or obese;
• engage in exercise that efficiently burns calories; and
• avoid foods that contribute to being overweight or obese.
He also explores how losing weight can improve your sex life, why you should look at sugar as a potential poison, how weight gain can result in cognitive impairment, and what foods you can safely eat to keep your weight under control.
Start losing weight today with the insights and action steps in Overweight or Obese?
About the Author
Dr. Richard Ng graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Elmhurst College, Illinois, and earned a doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He practiced general medicine for thirty years and has a special interest in pain management and nutrition. He is also the author of Mindful Eating and Aging: A Healthy, Meaningful Journey.