Obesity - more than just a little to lose.To lose weight permanently, you must permanently change! Change the amount of food you take in Change the amount of energy you put out Change your response and attitude toward food It is vital that you learn to understand how your attitudes and emotions affect your success and how to deal with this effectively. A key variable for any weight loss is the rate at which your body burns fuel (food) This is your metabolic rate. It can be changed through exercise, muscle tone or by medications. Ultimately for most people, the bigger issue is how you deal with challenge and failure. This is where the concept of motivational weight management becomes important for your on going success. A weight management program that will contribute to permanent change must take into account all of these factors. This is the secret to avoiding YO-YO Dieting and working towards a healthy weight goal. Expensive pills and programs simply aren't the answer! These "quick fixes" may only achieve short term results AND long term frustration! And what if you don't choose to lose? Obesity - Health Risks: • Diabetes: The risk of becoming diabetic increases greatly, especially if the weight is mainly around the waist. Being diabetic carries a significant risk of heart attack, kidney failure, impotence, blindness, stroke and nerve damage causing pain and disability. • High Blood Pressure: Excess weight increases blood pressure. Losing just a little will make a difference. • Heart Attack and Stroke: The heavier you are, especially around the waist, the higher the risk of a heart attack or stroke. • Cancer: In the significantly overweight, a 3 times greater risk of colorectal, prostate, endometrial, cervical and breast cancer. • Respiratory and Sleep Problems: Obesity worsens asthma. If you are overweight, you are more likely to snore or stop breathing during sleep. This “sleep apnoea” is also associated with heart attack, stroke, low energy and increased risk of accidents. • Osteo-arthritis and Gout: One kilo extra weight increases osteo-arthritis risk by 13%. • Pregnancy: Obesity is associated with birth defects, and difficult labours and deliveries • Gallbladder disease: Much higher incidence in obese women. • Skin Rashes Raw, red, itchy and smelly rashes often occur where two skin folds meet. It is entirely possible that your doctor and family have stopped talking to you about losing weight and may even be waiting for a health issue to perhaps motivate you to take action. Only you, the person carrying the excessive weight can truly understand how they feel about it . If you are fine with it then it is possible for many to have relatively healthy, happy lives for others unfortunately the health challenges will compound. Whatever the situation, make a choice to live life to the fullest. If for you that means seeking help to shed some pounds then make sure you do it in a way that only deals with healthy eating options but also helps sort through the variety of emotions and motivational challenges that come with being obese.
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