| 97 million
adults in the United States face the problem of excess weight.
At present, nearly one-fifth of all American adults are believed
to be considerably overweight. Recently,
there has been a 39% increase of obesity in teenagers. Many
factors determine this but the genetics of a child can play
an important role.
An understanding of the definition, causes
and health risk of being overweight is important prior to pursuing
a weight-loss program.
Majority of medical personnel will inform you that being overweight
is not healthy at all. A long list of diseases lie ahead for
those who are overweight or obese.
Weight loss is a difficult topic. The need
for less weight may be dire for someone else but goals may not
be healthy or realistic. Magazines, advertisements and television
may also have an effect but this may lead to further disappointment.
Consulting a health care provider or registered
dietitian is one of the best ways to find out if weight is healthy
or if there is a need for weight loss or weight gain. These
people can help in setting realistic goals. Below are some simple
suggestions to help jumpstart a weight loss program.
“Crash” dieting and other extreme measures
are done by people who want to lose weight. The weight is gained
back or gained even more because no change in the eating habits
was permanently started. Weight management strategies maintained
for a lifetime are still the best strategies.
Bear in mind that for a diet to be considered
successful requires consumption of fewer calories, minimizing
eating of food, but eating foods that are healthy. Thinking
that a diet permits eating anything to lose weight is just like
deceiving the self. To become successful in losing weight, keep
these simple rules in mind:
Minimize large meal consumption in the evening
when there is little chance for exercising afterwards. Eat more
during the period when the body will be most active. A hearty
breakfast, a substantial lunch, and a light dinner is recommended.
Always eat breakfast.
Eat gradually and methodically chew food.
Avoid eating while doing other things like watching TV, using
the computer or doing homework.
Eliminate fried food.
Fill up the refrigerator with snacks that have low calories
like vegetables that are raw and low-fat yogurt. |
