8 Tips For Losing Weight

Obesity is attributed as the second leading cause of death next to smoking.  It has been connected  with increased death rates of all age groups including children.  Obesity and being overweight are not the same thing.

Obesity: Refers to excess body fat

Overweight:  Means excess body mass of all your tissues

Obesity is the one that should worry you the most.  Losing weight is not an issue you can wait to put off .  These scary healthpoints should get you into finally doing something about your weight

1. Diabetes:  80 -90% of type 2 diabetes are obese .  Diabetes is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.A and the leading cause of adult blindness in the world.
2. Stroke:  the build up of fatty acids in your arteries throughout your body is associated with Obesity.  This narrows the arteries and slows the blood flow allowing clots and a stroke to occur.
3. Cancer:  the world health association judges that between 25 – 33% of cases are related to being overweight and being inactive. Body fat helps generate insulin and estrogen levels to rise and accelerate cell division, which is directly linked to producing cancers.
4. Respiratory Problems:  Being overweight causes lungs to get smaller and the heavy weight Forces the lungs in -  causing breathing issues.  The most frequent problem that develops is Sleep Apnea and losing weight is the only safe and sound option .
5. Urinary Incontinence:  This is an involuntary release of urine.  Excessive abdominal weight due to body fat creates pressure on the urinary pressure, trying to push out urine.  This can even cause bed wetting at night, and embarrassment when you laugh or cough.
6. Varicose Veins:  The legs and thigh muscle assist the heart in the circulation of blood.  Pressure from a large abdomen increases the workload of the values causing damage.  This allows the veins to swell up and thicken.
7. High Blood Pressure:  A third of high blood pressure problems are linked to obesity .
8. Back Pain:  The extra weight in your abdomen can cause pressure on your back.  Improving your stomach muscles through exercise is directly connected to improving back pain.

Research has shown that even a weight loss of 10 pounds can significantly reduce your risks of these diseases.  Keeping track of your BMI (Body Mass Index) is a helpful way of evaluating your risk factors.