(Source: Worldometers - real time world statistics. 03/05/2012. Worldometers.info. 03/05/2012. <http://www.worldometers.info>.)
The best way to lose weight is by physical activity and a healthy eating habit.
Sometimes the serious side effects of ‘miracle drugs’ do not become evident until years later.
Obesity induces high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes comprises 90% of people with diabetes around the world, and is largely the result of excess body weight and physical inactivity.
(Source: World Health Organization.. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs312/en/)
Many types of cancer like breast cancer, colorectal cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer are associated with obesity.
Vaccines are less effective in obese people unless a longer needle is used.
The problem of incisional hernias is related to weight gain.
Many psychological, behavioral, genetic and cultural factors play a role in inducing obesity.
Depression leads to obesity and obesity induces depression.
There are psychological barriers to weight loss. Psychological counseling is recommended for over-weight people.
Low self esteem, distorted body image, personal problems, bad relationship/s, financial issues, demanding/boring jobs, childhood trauma/abuse, bad parental role-models and ill-health are some under-lying issues for obese people.
Lack of sleep leads to weight gain.
Avoid eating a late night meal.
Chew food properly and don’t eat fast. Eating slowly triggers satiation thereby making you consume less.
A vegetarian diet is not the solution to the problem of obesity. Many vegans are over-weight. The key is to shift away from high calorie, high carbohydrate foods and toward foods with lower overall calories.
Dieting (especially starvation diets) does not work for the vast majority of people as they lose weight initially but most quickly put all the kilos back on.
After dieting most people end up weighing more than they did to begin with. This type of yo-yo weight change is linked to a host of health problems and may even put lives at risk.
Do not obsess over the weighing machine. Sometimes you lose inches instead of kilos and that is just fine. Remember, muscle weighs more than fat.
Before embarking on a weight-loss programme it is important to rule out any medical conditions like Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure etc.
“Prevention is better than cure.
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