Obesity-even moderate overweight- puts an undue stress on the back, legs, and internal organs, which can eventually exacerbate many physical problems and compromise health.
It can cause a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, stroke etc.
Obesity is a serious health problem. At least, one third of the Americans are 20 percent or more overweight. The most common cause of obesity are poor diet and/or eating habits and a lack of exercise.
What to do? How to achieve this?
1. Do not worry so much about the numbers of calories you consume as about eating the proper foods. Rotate your foods and be sure to eat a variety of foods. Eat meals that consist of a balance of proteins, complex carbohydrates and some fat. Proteins can increase your metabolic rate by as much as fat. Proteins can increase your metabolic rate by as much as 30 percent, and help to balance the release of insulin.
2. Protein- induced glucagon mobilizes fats from the tissue in which it is stored, thus aiding in weight loss.
3. By eating balanced meals you get more steady blood sugar levels and the ability to burn stored body fat for long term weight loss.
4. Eat more complex carbohydrates that also offer protein, such as tofu, lentils, plain baked potatoes, sesame seeds, beans, brown rice, whole grains, skinless turkey or chicken breast, and white fish (no shellfish). Poultry and fish should be broiled or baked, never fried.
5. Eat foods raw, if possible. If foods are heated, they should be baked, broiled, steamed, or boiled. Never consume fried or greasy foods.
6. Eat fresh fruits and an abundance of raw vegetables. Have one meal each day that consists entirely of vegetables and fruits.
Permanent weight loss, however, requires a life time commitment to a healthier lifestyle in general.
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