Obesity Statistics In USA Rise

These statistics really are scary!

Obesity Statistics In USA Reach Epidemic Proportions

58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese
Eight out of 10 over 25′s Overweight
78% of American’s not meeting basic activity level recommendations
25% completely Sedentary
76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990

Back in 1999 they thought that if obesity continued to　be a serious problem it was predicted that it would reach　epidemic levels by the year 2020.  Not only that but the obesity statistics in the western world is also increasing rapidily.  So I don’t know what happened!!  Well, maybe I do.　 Fast foods, convenient foods, chemical foods, strip that fat sedentary lifestyles and lack of knowledge – the list goes on.

One way to prevent this scenario is to make people　aware of the risks of being overweight or obese. Which is, probably, not going to be easy.

Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:

1. Heart disease
2. Stroke
3. Diabetes
4. Cancer
5. Arthritis
6. Hypertension
Not to mention the numerous pains in　back and　joints especially knees

To determine whether you are overweight or obese you first need to know your BMI (body mass index) – a calculation of height and weight.

Medically speaking the readings are as follows:

BMI 18.5 to 24.9 Normal
BMI 25 to 29.9 Overweight
BMI 30 or over Obese

Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.

The quick weight loss methods which have spread like fire　these days do not provide lasting results. More often than　not, dieting methods which involve dietary drinks, foods and supplement or pills　only work for the short term.　They may shed some of the weight fast but then you are left with no follow on program and you slip back into the old ways quickly.　When that happens, not only do you put the weight back on　but it comes on with a vengeance.

It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option　which will provide lifetime results. You have to set　realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time.

Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way:

1. Do Not Starve Yourself

The key to a healthier way of losing weight is:　 DO NOT DIET!

You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those　unwanted flabs on your belly and thighs by skipping meals.　But remember that this would not last long. Your body　 cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everyday. Not only that, but your body will go into “stavation mode” and just store the fat – and that’s not what you want.

If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals. So if you just eat one huge sandwich in one day, it will end up straight to your problem area (i.e. thighs, buttocks, hips).

2. Start Your Day The Right Way

My Mother used to always tell me that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and she was right. Having a healthy meal in the morning　will kick-start your metabolism. 　Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long. Sounds good, doesn’t it!

3. Eat Small, Healthy Meals Often

Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.

4. Decide Exactly How Much Weight You Want To Lose

Keep your goals realistic. In the long run, it is virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for　the rest of your life.

Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program,　(make sure that it will continue on after you’ve reached your goal) stick to it and make sure that you follow therules.

5. Drink Lots Of Water

You’ve probably heard this a zillion times before but your body really does need sufficient waterto burn fat and keep　your cells hydrated and healthy.

6. Avoid Too Much Sugar

Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo fix that you need, plus lean meat and protein rich-foods. You can have sweets, sodas and pastries BUT they should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.

7. Watch Your Fat Intake

Fat is not the culprit to being overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level. 　There is such a thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart.

8. Exercise

Leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle orskate, Turn up the music and dance. Use these activities and other home chores if you are don’t want to go to the gym　or take exercise classes.

Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these ordinary activities.

It does not matter how much weight you plan or need to　lose. You will have to exercise is some way. However, what is important is that you set realistic goals for　yourself.

Don’t be in a hurry.　It’s probably taken time to put the weight on, so, think about it, chances are it will take time to lose it. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give, pat yourself on the back, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds. 　strip that fat

Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. Choose a good weight loss program that lasts past the goal. This will give you a much higher chance of losing weight　and improving your health, which　will result　in a　new,　healthier you.