Being Obese Is Killing Us
ATTENTION EVERYONE who's overweight. If there was ever a time to get ourselves motivated to loose those unwanted pounds, this is it. Most people don't understand what obesity is costing this country. It is killing us financially and physically.
I am not talking about the cost of food but of the billions of dollars that are being used to treat obesity. Obesity increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Two thirds of Americans adults are obese.
Let me say it another way, 6 out of every 10 Americans are obese and that number doesn't even include our children. America, we need to change and change now. I'm not talking about super model skinny either, but having a healthy body weight and a BMI between 20 and 25.
This message is for me as much as anyone else. My husband and I had lost around 40 pounds total and it felt great. Unfortunately, we got a little lazy with our exercise and eating plan after we got a taste of being thinner.
Now, we have gained a few of the pounds back and unless we get back on the horse, we will both be back up to where we initially started. It is a never ending struggle but one we must not give up on. If you are overweight, your body is telling you that you are consuming too many calories and not exercising enough.
This is common knowledge but what do we do with that information? The answer is not to eat less though. You need to eat food with fiber that will give you the feeling of being satisfied. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain a lot of fiber so I recommend that you get 3 servings of whole grains and 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Here are some other thing things you can do to lose weight:
* Drink plenty of water, non fat milk and zero calories beverages.
* Don't rush when eating your meal. When you realize that you are full STOP and push away your plate.
* If you go out to dinner, put half of your meal in a to-go container before you even start eating.
* Never skip meals - always have some vegetables, piece of fruit, or lean protein nearby.
* Clean your cupboards of all high calorie and processed foods. You will be less tempted to eat them if they are not there.
* Write down all of the food that you eat - You will be amazed at the end of the day what you've eaten.
* Get your body in motion - walk or run at least 30 minutes every day.
Does this sound too hard or complicated? No, it is so easy but it all depends on your mindset. Go ahead and get started today. Change one meal, one day at a time. One small change is all it takes to get off the ground. Instead of an all-or-nothing approach at this, it is instead slow and steady. After all, this is a lifestyle change. Don't look back only go forward and let me how your progress goes. - 17269
I am not talking about the cost of food but of the billions of dollars that are being used to treat obesity. Obesity increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Two thirds of Americans adults are obese.
Let me say it another way, 6 out of every 10 Americans are obese and that number doesn't even include our children. America, we need to change and change now. I'm not talking about super model skinny either, but having a healthy body weight and a BMI between 20 and 25.
This message is for me as much as anyone else. My husband and I had lost around 40 pounds total and it felt great. Unfortunately, we got a little lazy with our exercise and eating plan after we got a taste of being thinner.
Now, we have gained a few of the pounds back and unless we get back on the horse, we will both be back up to where we initially started. It is a never ending struggle but one we must not give up on. If you are overweight, your body is telling you that you are consuming too many calories and not exercising enough.
This is common knowledge but what do we do with that information? The answer is not to eat less though. You need to eat food with fiber that will give you the feeling of being satisfied. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain a lot of fiber so I recommend that you get 3 servings of whole grains and 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Here are some other thing things you can do to lose weight:
* Drink plenty of water, non fat milk and zero calories beverages.
* Don't rush when eating your meal. When you realize that you are full STOP and push away your plate.
* If you go out to dinner, put half of your meal in a to-go container before you even start eating.
* Never skip meals - always have some vegetables, piece of fruit, or lean protein nearby.
* Clean your cupboards of all high calorie and processed foods. You will be less tempted to eat them if they are not there.
* Write down all of the food that you eat - You will be amazed at the end of the day what you've eaten.
* Get your body in motion - walk or run at least 30 minutes every day.
Does this sound too hard or complicated? No, it is so easy but it all depends on your mindset. Go ahead and get started today. Change one meal, one day at a time. One small change is all it takes to get off the ground. Instead of an all-or-nothing approach at this, it is instead slow and steady. After all, this is a lifestyle change. Don't look back only go forward and let me how your progress goes. - 17269
About the Author:
Marilou Lissandrello is fervent about cooking healthy recipes in order to perserve her and her husbands recent weight loss and to live a healthier daily life together. Her very sensible guide on how to cook healthy recipes for dinner is obtainable free from her blog, Eat Right Tonight.
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